500 Shillings - 1996 - P6b - B106b - Unc
Somaliland 500 Shillings 1996 | P6b | B106b - A definitive note from the early era of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland (1991 present). Printed by an unknown manufacturer, this blue-hued note features trilingual text (Arabic, English, Somali) and iconic local imagery. Key Features: Obverse: Bank of Somaliland building in Hargeisa; camels and trees (symbolizing the pastoral economy). Reverse: Herdsmen with sheep/goats at Berbera dock; cargo ship and trucks (highlighting trade links). Security: Plain note (no watermark, no security thread). Prefix: AX (Signature 2). Size: 145 x 66 mm.
Somaliland,
The Camels and the Dock: Somaliland’s 500 Shillings (1996) - P6b - B106b
This note tells the story of two sides of Somaliland: tradition and trade. The front features camels, the backbone of the local pastoral economy, standing before the Bank of Somaliland building in Hargeisa.
On the back, the scene shifts to Berbera Dock, where livestock herders meet ships and trucks—the lifeblood of the region’s commerce. Issued in 1996, just five years after the declaration of independence, this note represents the early days of Somaliland’s attempt to establish its own monetary identity.
A fascinating artifact for anyone interested in the Horn of Africa.
| Title | 500 Shillings - 1996 - P6b - B106b - Unc |
|---|---|
| Brand | SOMALILAND |
| Category | SOMALILAND |
| SKU | SOM.106b |
| Condition | new |
| MPN | SOM.106b |
