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Somalia Banknote 500 shillin 1989 DIM 60 AED

Name: Somalia Banknote 500 shillin 1989 DIM 60 AED
Price: 60 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 60

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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: 31st March 2026

Description

🏦 General Information
Country: Somalia 🇸🇴
Denomination: 500 Shilin (Shillings)
Year: 1989
Issuer: Central Bank of Somalia (Bankiga Dhexe ee Soomaaliya)
Condition (from slab): Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Pick Number: #36a.1
Serial Number: D
🎨 Design & Colors
Dominant colors: Green, red, and light pink tones
Highly detailed geometric and ornamental patterns typical of late 20th-century African banknotes
Multicolor background with subtle gradient security patterns
🧑‍🌾 Main Imagery (Front)
Left side:
A man working with fishing equipment (net/line)
Represents local livelihood and traditional fishing industry
Bottom left:
A detailed lobster/crustacean illustration, reinforcing the fishing theme
Center:
Large denomination text: “500 SHILIN SOOMAALI”
Somali national emblem (star inside shield) above
Right side:
A fishing boat with a person standing and handling a net or tool
🔤 Text & Language
Primary language: Somali
Key text:
“BANKIGA DHEXEE EE SOOMAALIYA” (Central Bank of Somalia)
“SHILIN SOOMAALI”
“MUQDISHO 1989” (Mogadishu – capital city)
🔢 Serial Numbers
Printed in red on both sides:
D
Matching serial numbers increase collectibility
🔐 Security Features (Typical for this issue)
Watermark area: Visible blank/light area on right side
Fine line patterns (guilloché): Anti-counterfeiting design
Micro-patterns & color transitions
No modern security strip (common for that era)
🧾 Condition Insights
Grade 65 EPQ means:
Almost perfect note
No folds or circulation wear
Original paper quality fully preserved
Very desirable for collectors
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
In this high grade:
💵 Around $40 – $120+ USD
Value depends on:
Market demand
Serial number appeal
Certification reputation
⭐ Interesting Facts
This note reflects Somalia’s pre-civil war era (before 1991)
Fishing imagery highlights Somalia’s long coastline and maritime economy
Older Somali banknotes are popular due to historical significance and artistic detail

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