Overview

A set of two uncirculated banknotes of the Bank of Somaliland – 1000 Shillings (2014) and 500 Shillings (2016). Both notes show a view of Hargeysa on the front and, on the back, livestock being loaded onto a cargo ship – a nod to the livestock trade that is central to Somaliland’s economy. Together the two notes carry a face value of 1,500 Somaliland Shillings.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Somaliland
• Issuer: Bank of Somaliland
• Currency: Somaliland Shilling
• Set: 2 banknotes – 1000 Shillings (2014) and 500 Shillings (2016)
• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – both notes
• Delivered: The exact notes shown in the photographs

The Notes (highest denomination first):

1. 1000 Shillings – 2014

• Front: A building in Hargeysa framed by an arch, with the large figure 1000 in English and Arabic script, in purple and red tones
• Back: Livestock being led to a cargo ship in the harbour, with the value in several languages
• Serial Number: FJ 542705

2. 500 Shillings – 2016

• Front: A building in Hargeysa framed by an arch, with the large figure 500 in English and Arabic script, in blue and teal tones
• Back: Livestock being led to a cargo ship in the harbour, with the value in several languages
• Serial Number: MZ 099127

Collector Value:

Somaliland is a self-declared state with its own currency, so these notes are a sought-after item for collectors of unrecognised and breakaway-state banknotes.

Please Note:

Sold only as one complete set of two notes – the notes are not sold individually. The notes in the photographs, with the serial numbers listed above, are the exact notes you will receive.