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Somalia 5 Shilin 1978 P-21 VF

Somalia 5 Shilin 1978 P-21 VF

9.400 HUF
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🌍 History & Cultural Significance

Step back into a defining era of East African history with this authentic 1978 Somali 5 Shilin banknote. Issued during the height of the Somali Democratic Republic under the leadership of President Siad Barre, this note captures a period of intense political transformation, socio-economic modernization, and national pride.
This specific Pick-21 variety holds a fascinating place in numismatic history. While the previous issue mistakenly depicted wildebeests—an animal not native to Somalia—the Central Bank corrected this design flaw for the P-21 series, replacing them with a magnificent herd of native African Cape Buffalos. This quick correction makes the 1978 issue a highly sought-after narrative piece for any discerning collector of world currency.

📋 Banknote Features (Numista Verified)

  • Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Somalia (Bankiga Dhexe ee Soomaaliya)
  • Country: Somalia
  • Currency: Somali Shilling (Shilin)
  • Issue Year: 1978
  • Catalog Code: Pick #21 (P-21)
  • Dimensions: 154 × 72 mm
  • Material: High-quality security paper
  • Banknote Type: Standard circulation issue
  • Printer: De La Rue, London (United Kingdom)

🎨 Exquisite Design Details

  • Obverse (Front): Features a striking, intricately detailed herd of African Cape Buffalos moving across the landscape. The national coat of arms of Somalia sits proudly at the top left center, balanced by the denomination printed in bold Latin script.
  • Reverse (Back): Showcases Somalia's rich agricultural heritage with a detailed scene of a traditional banana plantation harvest, printed alongside elegant Arabic and Latin typography.
  • Watermark: Features the noble profile of Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, the legendary Somali religious and nationalist leader.

🔍 Condition Description

  • Grade: Very Fine (VF)
  • Details: This note is a crisp, beautifully preserved circulated specimen. It retains great paper body, vibrant original colors, and sharp imagery with minimal edge wear or soft creasing typical of light historical circulation. An exceptional, honest addition to any premium numismatic portfolio.

 

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CONDITION GUIDE

Gem Uncirculated

A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.

About Uncirculated

A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as  a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.

Extra Fine

A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.

Very Fine 

A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes. 

Fine

A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.

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