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Somalia Banknote 50000 shilling 2010 DIM 80 AED

Name: Somalia Banknote 50000 shilling 2010 DIM 80 AED
Price: 80 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 18th March 2026

Description

📌 General Information

Country: Somalia

Denomination: 50,000 Shillings (Shilin Soomaali)

Year: 2010

Issuer: Central Bank of Somalia

Catalog Number: Pick #43a

Grading (your note): Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ

Grading Company: DIM Currency (private grading service)

🎨 Design Features

Front Side:

Large Arabic inscription at top: "البنك المركزي الصومالي" (Central Bank of Somalia)

Image of a mosque building with a minaret (symbol of Somali architecture and culture)

Intricate geometric Islamic patterns across the background

Serial number: FA11486255 (printed twice)

Signatures of bank officials on the left

Color Theme:

Predominantly green / turquoise tones

🔐 Security Features

Watermark area (blank white panel on left)

Fine line patterns and guilloché designs

Serial numbering

Micro-printing elements (limited compared to modern notes)

⚠️ Note: Many Somali banknotes from this period have basic security due to the country's historical financial instability.

📊 Historical Context

Issued during a period when Somalia had limited central monetary control

High denominations like 50,000 shillings reflect inflation and currency devaluation

Many notes circulated alongside unofficial or older issues

💰 Collector Value (Approx.)

Gem Uncirculated (65 EPQ):
👉 Typically around $10 – $30 USD

Value depends on:

Condition (yours is excellent)

Demand for Somali notes

Serial numbers (fancy numbers may increase value)

⭐ Collector Notes

Popular among collectors of:

African currencies

High-denomination inflation notes

Not rare, but high-grade certified examples like yours are more desirable