Obverse: The centre of the coin features an outline of the African continent, filled with characteristic African landscape and settlement motifs, including trees, animals and traditional huts. A coat of arms appears in the lower-left section. The inscription „SOMALI REPUBLIC“ is displayed above, with the year of issue, 1999, below.
Reverse: Depicts two chimpanzees facing one another – a mother and her young. The composition symbolizes family bonds, care and harmony in the natural world. The design includes the inscription „THE AFRICAN MONKEY“, together with the denomination of 10 dollars, the weight of 1 troy ounce and the silver fineness of .999.
About the coin: This 1999 10 Dollars silver collector piece bearing the name of Somalia is dedicated to chimpanzees, among Africa's most intelligent and social animals. Chimpanzees live in complex social communities, maintain strong family relationships and are capable of using tools. The reverse design featuring a mother and her young highlights the close bonds and parental care of these remarkable primates. Made of .999 fine silver, the piece weighs 31.2 g (approximately 1 troy ounce), measures 40.8 mm in diameter and is 4 mm thick. It has a reeded edge.
