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500 Shillings John Paul II
| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the coat of arms of Somalia, comprising a heraldic shield bearing a five-pointed star, supported by two leopards rampant on either side, with two crossed palm fronds beneath. The legend 'SOMALI REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper border, while the denomination '500 SHILLINGS' is inscribed along the lower border. The design is rendered in high relief against a plain field, befitting the square flan with rounded corners. |
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| Obverse lettering | SOMALI REPUBLIC 500 SHILLINGS |
| Reverse description | Colorized portrait of Pope John Paul II shown in three-quarter view, vested in papal robes and wearing the papal mitre. The pontiff holds a ceremonial staff (ferula) in his left hand, while his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. The upper legend reads 'THE LIFE OF POPE PAUL II' and the date '2005' appears in the lower field, flanked by raised dots. |
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