W066
Silver, Proof
40 mm (1-1/2”), 31.1 grams
HISTORY: The 2000 Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia. This coin was Somali’s celebration of those games.
OBVERSE: “SOMALI REPUBLIC” above the Somali coat-of-arms, “2001” below.
REVERSE: “OLYMPIC GAMES” top, “100 SHILLINGS” bottom. Modern day runner with depiction of ancient Greek runners behind.
EDGE: Reeded.
Terracotta amphora Panathenaic prize (courtesy NY MMOA)