Obverse: The obverse features the national coat of arms of Somalia with supporters. The year of issue is split on either side of the arms as “20” and “22”. Below the coat of arms appears the denomination “100 SHILLINGS”, while the inscription “SOMALI REPUBLIC” is shown above.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a leopard standing on rugged terrain, symbolising the wild nature of Africa. The inscriptions include “AFRICAN WILDLIFE”, “LEOPARD”, and the weight and silver purity “1 oz Ag 999.9”.
About the coin: The Leopard silver coin was issued in 2022 on behalf of Somalia as part of the African Wildlife series. It is struck from ultra-pure .9999 fine silver, weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), and has a diameter of 38.6 mm. This non-circulating collector coin has a face value of 100 shillings and was minted in Munich, Germany. With a limited mintage of 30,000 pieces, it is highly sought after by collectors.
