| Issuer | Somalia |
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| Year | 1983-1987 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5 Shillings (5 Shilin) (5 SOS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 120 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom |
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| Reference(s) | P#31 |
| Obverse description | Cape Buffalo herd at left center, arms at top left center, star near lower center. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANKIGA DHEXE EE SOOMAALIYA 5 SHILIN SOOMAALI (Translation: Central Bank of Somalia, 5 Somali Shillings) |
| Reverse description | Banana plantation. |
| Reverse lettering | البنك المركزي في الصومال CENTRAL BANK OF SOMALIA ٥ شلن صومالي (Translation: Central Bank of Somalia, 5 Somali Shillings) |
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| Variants | There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint ""in silver"" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000. |
| Numisquare ID | 1125965350 |
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