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1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic)

🇸🇴 Somalia · 1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic)
Regular
Weight15.98 g
Diameter28.4 mm
Mintage 500 Proof issues: 500
Composition91.70% Gold
ReferenceKM# 37, Fr# 17, Schön# 37
Collector's Key World IDCKW-SOM-44

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1979 Somalia 1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic) coins were minted?
500 were struck (Proof issues: 500).
What is a 1979 Somalia 1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic) made of?
0.917 Gold, weighing 15.98 g.
What is the melt value of a 1979 Somalia 1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1979 Somalia 1500 Shillings (10th Anniversary of Republic) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.