Somalia 5 Shillings, 1970
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Information
Country
Somalia
Somalia
Currency
Shilling
(1962 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
5 Shillings
Year
1970
Ruler
Democratic Republic
(1969–1991)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.85
Diameter (mm)
38
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Shillings from Somalia. Issued in 1970. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 38 mm and weighs 27.85 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms with supporters (Somali Democratic Republic)
- Reverse
- Cow, goat, sheep and fruit (Rise your agricultural production 5 Shilings)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 100K | € 4,40 | € 5,40 | € 5,70 | € 6,60 |
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