5 Shillings - 2nd F.A.O. Conference (1970)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 15 |
| Weight (g) | 27.85 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.01 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
١٩٧٠ - SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 1970 -
الجمهورية الديمقراطية الصمالية
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms with supporters and name of country.
١٩٧٠ - SOMALI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 1970 -
الجمهورية الديمقراطية الصمالية
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms with supporters and name of country.
Reverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
أرفعوا محصولكم الزراعي
5 shillings
٥
شلنات
GROW MORE FOOD
Description:
Three domestic farm animals in Somalia: The Somali Goat, Somali Sheep (aka Berbera Blackhead), and some breed of Zebu cattle, likely a Boran.
أرفعوا محصولكم الزراعي
5 shillings
٥
شلنات
GROW MORE FOOD
Description:
Three domestic farm animals in Somalia: The Somali Goat, Somali Sheep (aka Berbera Blackhead), and some breed of Zebu cattle, likely a Boran.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1390 (1970) | 100,000 | Common | |
| 1390 (1970) | 1,000 | Proof | Common |