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250 Shillings Pope John Paul II admiring scenic view
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Somalia is depicted centrally, featuring a shield bearing a five-pointed star, supported by two leopards rampant as supporters, with crossed spears and palm fronds beneath. The legend SOMALI REPUBLIC arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 250 SHILLINGS is inscribed along the lower portion of the field. The design is rendered in high relief against a polished field, with a beaded border encircling the entire composition. |
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| Obverse lettering | SOMALI REPUBLIC 250 SHILLINGS |
| Reverse description | A central circular colorized applique depicts Pope John Paul II seated in a verdant alpine meadow, dressed in white papal vestments and reading a book, with a dramatic mountain landscape and blue sky in the background. The colored insert occupies the majority of the field and is set within a raised annular border. The legend THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II arcs along the upper periphery, while the year 2005 appears at the base, flanked by raised dots as separators. A beaded border frames the entire reverse. |
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