Description:
Obverse
In the middle is coat of arms of Somalia. Above is inscription "REPUBLIC OF SOMALIA" and under is inscription "25 SHILLINGS". Along the edge are dots.
Reverse
In the middle of the coin is portrait of Pope John Paul II. Above the portrait is inscription "POPE JOHN PAUL II" and under is inscription "MILLENNIUM ICONS". At the bottom edge is the year of minting "2000". Along the whole edge are 81 dots.
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