State of Somaliland (1960), Republic of Somaliland (1991-present)
Unrecognized State (1960, 1991-present)
Location: Horn of Africa
Capital City: Hargeisa
Government type: Republic
Main languages: Somali
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Note: Somaliland is almost entirely unrecognized and is recognized as part of Somalia by most of the world, only Israel and Taiwan aknowledge Somaliland's de facto independence.
Chronology
1960: British Somaliland independent as the State of Somaliland, unites with the Trust Territory of Somalia to form the Somali Republic 5 days later
1991: Somaliland declares independence from Somalia
Currency
Shilling (1994-present)
1 Shilling = 100 Cents
Coins from Somaliland in the collection
•1 Shilling, 1994 (aluminum, Pobjoy Mint (Tadworth), KM#1)
•5 Shilling, 2005 (aluminum, KM#19)
•10 Shilling, 2006 (stainless steel, KM#10) Commemorative: Zodiac (Taurus)
•10 Shilling, 2006 (stainless steel, KM#15) Commemorative: Zodiac (Libra)