Somalia
1996 - Somalia 1000 Shillings banknote PIC 37b UNC
This individual Somalia banknote is denominated at 1000 Shillings and is associated with 1996. It is..
1996 - Somalia 500 Shillings banknote PIC 36c UNC
This individual banknote is a Somalia 500 Shillings note associated with 1996. The product is identi..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods and denominations are represented in the Somalia banknote catalog?
The Somalia catalog covers notes dated from 1983 to 1996. Denominations represented include 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 Shillings, together with a 1991 50 New Shillings note. The 5 Shillings entries span 1983, 1986 and 1987, while the higher denominations include examples dated from 1989 through 1996. This FAQ describes the notes represented in the shop’s catalog, rather than every banknote issued by Somalia.
Which Pick references and note groups can collectors find for Somalia?
The catalog includes several related Pick-reference groups. The 5 Shillings denomination is represented by PIC 31a, PIC 31b and PIC 31c. The 500 Shillings denomination appears under PIC 36a, PIC 36b and PIC 36c, while the 1000 Shillings denomination includes PIC 37a and PIC 37b. Other listed references include PIC 32c for 10 Shillings, PIC 34b for 50 Shillings, PIC 35d for 100 Shillings and PIC R-2 for 50 New Shillings.
How can I identify a Somalia banknote in this catalog?
Begin with the denomination and currency wording printed in the listing, then compare the year and Pick reference. For example, the 5 Shillings notes are identified as PIC 31a, 31b or 31c, while the 500 Shillings notes use PIC 36a, 36b or 36c. The listing title combines these details with the stated year and condition designation. This approach helps distinguish closely related catalog entries without relying only on the banknote’s image.
How can collectors organize the Somalia variants represented here?
A practical method is to arrange the notes by denomination, date and Pick-reference suffix. The 5 Shillings group can be organized as 31a, 31b and 31c, corresponding to the dated entries from 1983, 1986 and 1987. The 500 Shillings group includes 36a, 36b and 36c, dated 1989, 1990 and 1996. Recording the denomination, year, reference and stated UNC designation provides a clear cataloging structure for this Somalia selection.
What should I check before buying a Somalia banknote from this catalog?
Check the complete product title for the denomination, year, Pick reference and stated UNC designation, and compare those details with the note you intend to add to your collection. The product descriptions also explain that images are for reference and that the banknote number shown in the image will not be sent. Consequently, the pictured serial or banknote number should not be treated as an identifying feature of the individual note supplied.
What notable denomination patterns appear among the Somalia catalog entries?
Several denominations form clear date-and-variant sequences. The 5 Shillings group progresses through PIC 31a, 31b and 31c, with entries dated 1983, 1986 and 1987. The 500 Shillings group uses PIC 36a, 36b and 36c for 1989, 1990 and 1996, while the 1000 Shillings group includes PIC 37a and PIC 37b dated 1990 and 1996. These sequences offer a focused way to study variant references within the Somalia catalog.