20 Shillings 1983 (Front: Coat of arms depicting two leopards supporting a shield that contains the Somali five-pointed star, below which are crossed palm leaves, crossed spears and a scroll that bears no text. The building of the headquarters of the Central Bank of Somalia with palm trees in Mogadishu. Ornamental designs. Back: Herd of cows (cattle) strolling along dry river bed in the outback surrounded by trees. Watermark: Bearded man in a headdress (turban) - Mohammed Abdullah Hassan or Sayyid Muhammad `Abd Allah al-Hasan (Sayid Maxamed Cabdulle Xassan) (1856 - 1920) known by the British as the ‘Mad Mullah’. Dominant colour: Brown. Signatures: Mohamud Jama Ahmed (Chairman - Guddoomiyaha); Hassan Elmi Barkhadle (Cashier - Lacaghayaha). Security thread: Solid, yellow. Issuer: Central Bank of Somalia. Date of Issue: 1983. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited) (Series & serial # D059/904481) UNC
Dimensions: 137 x 70 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-33a
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Dimensions: 137 x 70 mm
LARGER (SAMPLE) PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-33a
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)