South Sudan 20-PIASTERS (KM2)

Shoebill

The Shoebill (aka whalehead aka shoe-billed stork aka Balaeniceps rex) is a very large "stork-like" bird with a great big "shoe-like" bill.

Have a look at that beak! They are found in fresh-water swamps of central tropical Africa.

Thanks to Oleg for gifting this coin to the Coin Zoo!


Diameter
21 mm
Composition
Bronze-clad steel
Catalogue #
KM2
Obverse Legend
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN
Reverse Legend
20 PIASTERS

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