The Coins of Somaliland have had a very short numismatic history so far. Six coins have been issued since the Republic of Somaliland, the unrecognized de facto state in northwest Somalia, declared itself an independent state in 1991. Numismatics is the scientific study of money and its history in all its varied forms. ... A coin is usually a piece of hard material, generally metal, usually in the shape of a disc, and most often issued by a government, to be used as a form of money in transactions. ... Motto: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله  (Arabic) Lā ilāhā illā-llāhu; muhammadun rasÅ«lu-llāhi  (transliteration) There is no God but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah And also : Justice, Peace, Freedom, Democracy and Success for All Anthem: Saamo ku waar Capital Hargeisa Official languages Somali, Arabic and English Government Representative... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

There are nominally 100 Cents in one Somaliland shilling. The 1/- coin was struck at the Pobjoy Mint in England. The 1/- and 5/- coins are composed of aluminium. The 10/- coin is composed of brass, the 20/- coin is composed of stainless steel, and the 1,000/- coin is composed of .999 fine silver. This article contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... General Name, Symbol, Number aluminium, Al, 13 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 13, 3, p Appearance silvery Atomic mass 26. ... Brass is the term used for alloys of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses each with unique properties[1]. Note that in comparison bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin. ... The 630 foot high, stainless-clad (type 304) Gateway Arch defines St. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ...

1 Shilling (1994)

This was the first coin issued by Somaliland. The coin depicts a Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae). The obverse of the coin is inscribed 'REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND 1994'. The PM (Pobjoy Mint) mint mark is located near the bird's tail feathers. The reverse of the coin is inscribed 'BAANKA SOMALILAND' and '.ONE SOMALILAND SHILLING.'. The symbol '1/-' is in the centre. The terms obverse and reverse apply almost exclusively to currency, and most often specifically to coins; they are usually described with less precision as, respectively, the front and back sides, or with regard to a coin tossed to produce a random choice between two things, heads and tails. They can... A mint mark is an inscription on a coin indicating the mint at which the coin was produced. ...

5 Shillings (2002)

There were two coins of this denomination, both issued in 2002. The first coin has a portrait of Sir Richard Francis Burton, and the second coin depicts a rooster. Richard Burton, portrait by Frederic Leighton, National Portrait Gallery, London. ...

The specifications of the first coin are as follows:

The obverse of the coin is inscribed "RICHARD F. BURTON EXPLORATION OF SOMALILAND". The dates "1841 1904" are to the left of the portrait, and "2002" is to the right of the portrait. The reverse of the coin is inscribed "BAANKA SOMALILAND" and ".FIVE SOMALILAND SHILLINGS.". The symbol "5/-" is in the centre.

The specifications of the second coin are as follows:

The obverse of this coin is inscribed "REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND 2002". The main obverse design depicts a rooster. The reverse of the second coin is the same as the first coin.

10 Shillings (2002)

The obverse of this coin depicts a vervet monkey. It is inscribed 'REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND 2002'. The reverse of this coin is inscribed 'BAANKA SOMALILAND' and '.TEN SOMALILAND SHILLINGS.'. The symbol '10/-' is in the centre. Type Species Simia aethiops Linnaeus, 1766 Species Chlorocebus sabaceus Chlorocebus aethiops Chlorocebus djamdjamensis Chlorocebus tantalus Chlorocebus pygerythrus Chlorocebus cynosuros The vervet monkeys or green monkeys are medium-sized primates from the family of Old World monkeys. ...

20 Shillings (2002)

The obverse of this coin depicts an Ethiopian terrier dog. It is inscribed 'REPUBLIC OF SOMALILAND 2002'. The reverse of this coin is inscribed 'BAANKA SOMALILAND' and '.TWENTY SOMALILAND SHILLINGS.'. The symbol '20/-' is in the centre.

1,000 Shillings (2002)

The obverse of this coin depicts a portrait of Sir Richard Burton as on the 5/- coin. However, the reverse depicts the coat of arms of Somalia, instead of the coat of arms of Somaliland. This is a very interesting error of design which collectors will notice. Richard Burton, portrait by Frederic Leighton, National Portrait Gallery, London. ... The Coat of arms of Somalia was adopted in 1956. ... The Coat of Arms of Somaliland consists of an equally balanced scales symbolising Justice between the Somali people, the eagle holds the scales as a sign of Democracy, two hands shaking representing the Equality and Freedom between the people of Somaliland, an olive branch symbolising Peace amongst the people of...

See also

• Paper money of the Somaliland shilling

External links

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