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500 Shillings Elephant, Silver Bullion Coinage
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Somalia centered in the field, depicting a quartered shield bearing horizontal stripes and a central five-pointed star, supported by two leopards rampant on either side, with crossed palm fronds beneath forming a base. The legend 'SOMALI REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper periphery within a beaded border, while the date '2005' is divided to the left and right of the supporters. The denomination '500 SHILLINGS' is inscribed in the lower exergue in bold sans-serif lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a high-relief portrait of an African elephant depicted in three-quarter view, its trunk raised and curling upward amid foliage rendered in fine detail. Acacia trees are visible in the lower field, evoking the savannah habitat of the subject. The legend 'AFRICAN WILDLIFE' arcs across the upper field, flanked by raised dots, while 'ELEPHANT' appears along the lower left arc and the fineness and weight designation '1/2 oz Ag 999' is inscribed along the lower right, all within a beaded border. |
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