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500 Shillings Pope 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 Somali national coat of arms, depicting a shield charged with a five-pointed star and supported by two leopards rampant, with crossed palm fronds beneath. The legend 'SOMALI REPUBLIC' arcs along the upper border, while the denomination '500 SHILLINGS' is inscribed in the lower field. The design is rendered in high relief against a polished square flan with rounded corners. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Colored portrait of Pope John Paul II depicted in full white papal vestments and zucchetto, accompanied by other religious figures in the background. The scene is presented as a full-color applied image commemorating the life of the pontiff. The legend 'THE LIFE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II' arcs around the upper and lateral border, with the year '2005' inscribed below. |
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