The 5 shilling coin is a former circulation piece of the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared state that claims portions of northern Somalia. It was issued in three types: two were struck in 2002, and the other was minted in 2005. All three were introduced under the authority of the Bank of Somaliland and produced by the Pobjoy Mint, a private-sector mint in the United Kingdom. While the coins continue hold a legal tender face value equivalent to 5.00 Somaliland shillings in most areas claimed by Somaliland, they no longer circulate frequently. This is due to inflation rendering the pieces virtually obsolete, and also the preferred use of Somali shillings by many Somalilanders. Source
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