Somalia 25 Shillings, 1999
Queen Mother
Information
Country
Somalia
Somalia
Currency
Shilling
(1962 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
25 Shillings
Year
1999
Ruler
Somali Republic
(1991–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
38.2
Thickness (mm)
2.35
Description
25 Shillings from Somalia. Issued in 1999. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.2 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- In the middle is coat of arms of Somalia. Above is inscription "REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA" and under is inscription "25 SHILLINGS". Along the edge are dots.
- Reverse
- In the middle of the coin is portrait of HRH Queen Mother. Above the portrait is inscription "THE CENTENARY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER" and under is inscription "1900-2000" Portrait is surrounded by two pairs of trumpets joined by a musical scale and notes and entwined at the base by two rose garlands.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1999) | — |
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