Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries

[GalliumerianSlayer]

Who do you think should be printed in the new somali Currency -

Please no tribalism

The denominations would be

5 Shillings, 10 Shillings, 20 Shillings, 50 Shillings, 100 Somali shillings, 500 Shillings and 1000 Shillings ( Of course if you would like to have a new name that's your choice)

My opinion on what should be on the banknotes

5 Shillings-
Obverse= Abdi Bile (1987 he became world champion in the 1500 metres, the first Somali to do so)
Reverse= Fark Din Mosque

10 Shillings-
Obverse= Magool - of Hoyadii Fanka, or "Mother of Artistry."
Reverse= Female basket weavers and Male playing the Oud

20 Shillings -
Obverse= Obverse= Daud Abdulle Hirsi ( Father of the Military and hero) Asli Hassan Abade ( First and ever Female pilot)
Reverse= Laas Gaal

50 Shillings -
Observe= Hadrawi ( songwriter, philosopher, and Somali Poet Laureater - seen as the Somali Shakespear and was awarded the Prince Claus Award for his contributions to peace through his poetry - Poems translated into many languages), Osman Yusuf Kenadid - (Somali poet, writer, teacher and rule) and lastly Nurrudin Farah ( Somali Novelist, professor and awarded 1998 Neustadt International Prize for Literature) - 3 Important Literature figures
Reverse=Somali Nomads and Camels

100 Shillings-
Obverse = Abdullahi Issa - (First president of Trusteeship of Somalia )/Haji Bashir Ismail Yusuf ( First President of National Assembly)
Reverse =SYL and Mogadishu Waterfront

500 Shillings -
Obverse=Mohammed Abdullah Hassan - Anti imprelist against Britain, Italian and Ethiopian
Reverse= Taleex

1000 Shillings -
Obverse = Aden Abdullah Osman -( First President of Somalia)/Abdirashid Ali Shermarke ( First Prime Minister) and Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal ( First Defence Minister)
Reverse = Dhagaxtuur/Hawo Tako and Ahmed Gurey Statue

[STARKAST]

I like that list seems fair and harmonious.

However i think some martyrs should be on the note and greater examples of Somali architecture and geography as well as aspects of Somali Irredentism.

[BlackVelvet]

Silly to have people on bank notes.


Have cultural items, wildlife and monuments.

People = qabiil = 4.5 on money

[Insigne]

Meles Zenawi iyo General Morgan.

With their arms around each others shoulders.

[STARKAST]

Blick Velvet not our fault caydiid can never be uttered in public let alone Somali money.......thats 4.5 for you.

Nonetheless i think General Daud is an excellent choice and can act as booster of self esteem for the masses down south.

[BlackVelvet]

He doesn't need to be uttered in public, clearly he's never far from your mind.

[GalliumerianSlayer]

In terms of Geography I was also thinking about Zeila, Marka Cadey White washed buildings, Citadel of Gondershe, Castles of Qandala, the two rivers, etc...

[STARKAST]

Blick velvet history don't recognize you, not my fault ?


Back to topic. Your examples perfect choices and definitely need to be included some how. Representative features of Somalia is whats needed. The 2 rivers are somewhat too obvious however.

Marka needs to be included by any means.

[Insigne]

Nah they have a storied history bro haven't you heard of the great Shaka Zulu.

[GalliumerianSlayer]

Blick velvet history don't recognize you, not my fault ?


Back to topic. Your examples perfect choices and definitely need to be included some how. Representative features of Somalia is whats needed. The 2 rivers are somewhat too obvious however.

Marka needs to be included by any means.

True about that, off-course back to the original reply about Somali Matrys, who else is there ? Some may say Siyaad Baare/Aideed but both are quite controversial especially if we ever want a Post-Reconstructed Somalia.

[BlackVelvet]

I didn't bring up Caydiid, you did. Shows you who recognises who

[Insigne]

Akhas girls who talk about qabiil are so unattractive. Have some adab.

You're not even in a position to brag about it. Are you forgetting what tribe you are?

[GalliumerianSlayer]

Akhas girls who talk about qabiil are so unattractive. Have some adab.

You're not even in a position to brag about it. Are you forgetting what tribe you are?

No Tribalism

[STARKAST]

Aideed wasn't a suggestion its on the black list for eternity. Insigne has a point, don't forget ever when your conversing with me.
Barre should be left off for political reasons, his status is already ingrained on the Somali mind and imagination. A status no other Somali has.

Another suggestion is that Fakr ad-Din Mosque should replace the current Masjidka Isbaheysiga with Al-Mnara Tower of the Abdulaziz Mosque/ Arba Rucun Mosque/Ithna Asheri Mosque featuring some where on the notes.

arkin & Shanlo Koob Salliga-miiska Fandhaal kal Mooye JugDhiil Dabqaad etc can be under consideration too.

Highlighting the the span of Somali heritage should be of profound importance, most non-Somalis because of the last 20 years actually believe Somalia is a wasteland, even Young Somalis think this actually.

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Blick velvet history don't recognize you, not my fault ?

Which is why, you mention her clan at every chance you get? Even though this thread clearly says 'No tribalism' - you couldn't help yourself. You couldn't help the fact that her clan was revolving around your mind which says a lot about her history.