10 Shillings 2002 [Somalia / Somaliland]

About the object

Country: Somalia, Somaliland
Shape: Round
Weight: 3.51 g
Metal: Brass
Composition: Cu-Zn
Denomination: 10 shillings
Currency unit: Shilling
Orientation: Medal alignment
Catalog reference: KM# 3
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Reverse

In the central part, the inscription '10/-'. Along the edge of the coin, inscriptions in Somali: at the top - 'BAANKA SOMALILAND' (Bank of Somaliland), at the bottom - 'TEN SOMALILAND SHILLING'. On the sides, a raised element in the shape of a heart.

Obverse

In the center, a Vervet Monkey (Green Monkey) is depicted on all fours (facing right, looking forward), its tail raised and pointing to the right. To the left, top, and right along the rim is the country name in Somali 'REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND', at the bottom is the year of issue '2002'.