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Somalia Banknote 5 shillin 1987 DIM 70 AED

Name: Somalia Banknote 5 shillin 1987 DIM 70 AED
Price: 70 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: 22nd March 2026

Description

📌 General Information
Country: Somalia
Issuer: Central Bank of Somalia
Denomination: 5 Shilin (Shillings)
Year: 1987
Catalog (Pick): P-31c
🎨 Design Details

Front (Obverse):

Herd of African buffalo standing in grassland
Somali national emblem with star
Text: “BANKIGA DHEXE EE SOOMAALIYA”
Signature and security patterns

Back (Reverse):

Typically features geometric patterns and national symbols (varies slightly by print)
🔢 Serial & Grading (Your Note)
Serial Number: D
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 65 EPQ (Gem Uncirculated)
EPQ = Exceptional Paper Quality (original crisp paper, no restoration)
💰 Collector Value (Approx.)
Grade 65 EPQ:
👉 Around $15 – $40 USD (≈ 55 – 150 AED)
Value depends on demand, serial appeal, and market trends
⭐ Interesting Facts
Somali banknotes from the 1980s are popular due to their wildlife themes
The buffalo design symbolizes strength and agriculture
Many Somali notes stopped circulating normally after the early 1990s, increasing collector interest