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Silver coins were in regular circulation in Italian Somaliland. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Italian Somaliland.
Italian Somaliland silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from Italian Somaliland.
The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $30.11 per troy ounce.
| Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Rupia | 1910- 1913 | .917 | 2.92 | 2.68 | .0861 | $2.59 |
| 1/2 Rupia | 1910- 1919 | .917 | 5.83 | 5.35 | .1719 | $5.18 |
| 1 Rupia | 1910- 1921 | .917 | 11.66 | 10.69 | .3438 | $10.35 |
| 5 Lire | 1925 | .835 | 6 | 5.01 | .1611 | $4.85 |
| 10 Lire | 1925 | .835 | 12 | 10.02 | .3222 | $9.70 |
Italian Somaliland was a colony of the Kingdom of Italy in present-day northeastern, central and southern Somalia. The territory was acquired by Italy through various treated in the 1880s.
Italian Somaliland was standardized on the Somali Lira, which was based on the Italian Lira. In 1925, silver coins in denominations of 5 Lira and 10 Lira were minted.
Prior to the Somali Lira, the country used the Somali Rupia as coinage. Silver rupia coins in various denominations were issued between 1910 until 1921.