Somali Republic (1960-1969), Somali Democratic Republic (1969-1991), Transitional National Government of the Republic of Somalia (2000-2004), Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (2004-2012), Federal Republic of Somalia (2012-present)
Country in East Africa (1960-1991, 2000-present)
Location: Horn of Africa
Capital City: Mogadishu
Government type: Republic (1960-1969, 2012-present), Communist Republic (1969-1991), Provisional Government (2000-2012)
Main languages: Somali
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1960: Somali Republic formed by merger of the Italian Trust Territory of Somalia and the State of Somaliland
1969: Communist coup by Major General Siad Barre
1991: Country completely collapses
1991-present: Somali Civil War
2000: Provisional government formed, limited control
2012: Federal constitution put in place, provisional administration ends
Currency
Shilling (1962-present)
1 Shilling = 100 Cents
Coins from Somalia in the collection
Communist Republic (1969-1991)
•5 Cent, 1976 (aluminum-magnesium, Llantrisant mint, KM#24) Commemorative: FAO
•10 Cent, 1976 (aluminum-magnesium, Llantrisant mint, KM#25) Commemorative: FAO
•1 Shilling, 1976 (cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#27) Commemorative: FAO
Provisional Government (2000-2012)
•25 Shilling, 2001 (brass, KM#103)
•50 Shilling, 2002 (nickel-plated steel, Kremnica mint, KM#111)
Banknotes from Somalia in the collection
Communist Republic (1969-1991)
•5 Shilling, 1987 (P#31)
Collapse (1991-2000)
•50 Shilling, 1991 (P#R2) used in territories held by United Somali Congress (USC) rebels