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Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:45 pm
by GalliumerianSlayer
STARKAST wrote: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.
Interesting points Starkast, thanks for the postive feedback. Also what do you have mind for the Somali Coins?
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:46 pm
by original dervish
I think there should be some wildlife and domesticated animals on the banknotes.
A scene of wild horses running across the northern plains.
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:00 pm
by STARKAST
Fortunately Somali coinage was in plentiful supply (before the war and inflation) and in the past has depicted a wide range of wild life and figures.
The highlight of this range was Big 5.
Original dervish that's too common. The big 5 is more special. We need to attract tourists. Kenya and Tanzania has taken our share.
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:03 pm
by original dervish
The horse has enormous cultural significance in Somali society.
Particularly in the north and Ogaden regions.
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:19 pm
by STARKAST
If the Fares gets a show then what about the Geel ?
that animal is on the Somali passport ID page, a pretty high status.
Everyone values the horse the world values it, we need something more Somali, more ethnocentric.
Btw its Somali Galbeed not Ogaden we aren't Habeshas.
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:24 pm
by GalliumerianSlayer
The Geel should be both in one of the Bank Notes ( along with Nomads/Somali sheep) and one of the coins.
I was always curious on why the Leopard was in the Somali coats of arms when Camels plays a bigger role in our culture.
Coins should be
1
2
5
10
20
50
1 Shilling
2 Shilling
Animals such as Camel, Somali Horse, Somali Black Sheep, Somali wild ass, Speke's Gazelle, Gerenuk
Geography places such as Galgodon Highlands, Rivers, Bajuuni Islands, etc...
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:52 pm
by Ismail87
Imaam Ahmed Guray
Faraskii Xiinfaniin
Hashii Maandeeq
Zeylac
Marka
Afgoye
Daalo or Golis mountains
Sayid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan
Cape Guardafui
The two rivers
Bajuni Islands
Abdulaziz mosque
All the Dervish forts
Re: Somalia Banknote Figures/Scenaries
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:55 pm
by Basra-