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| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Weight | 500 g |
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| Obverse description | The Somali coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a heraldic shield charged with a five-pointed star, flanked by two leopards rampant as supporters, with crossed spears and an olive branch in the base. The Arabic legend 'جمهورية الصومال' curves across the upper field beneath the rim, while the Latin legend 'SOMALI REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper periphery. The denomination '50000 Sh.So.' appears in the lower legend, with an Arabic equivalent inscribed to the lower left. The design is executed in high relief against a polished field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a dynamic central composition depicting a footballer in action, poised to strike a ball, set within a stylised circular football motif rendered in bold relief. To the right, a detailed depiction of the Eiffel Tower rises prominently in the field, accompanied by an Arabic inscription. The Latin legend 'XVI WORLD CUP' arcs along the upper rim, with the date '1998' appearing in the upper right field and the legend 'FRANCE 1998' inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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