Somali Shilling (SOS) TradingHours.com
The Somali Shilling is the primary currency of Somalia. This currency is used by an estimated 15,008,154 people. Based on our estimate, Somali Shilling is the #60 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Somali Shilling is "SOS". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 706. The currency symbol for the Shilling is "S".
Somali Shilling conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
SOS Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Somali Shilling is Somalia.
There are approximately 15,008,154 people around the world who use the Somali Shilling. The Somali Shilling is the #60 most used widely currency is the world.
15,008,154 user population
Ranked #60 in the worldSOS Exchange Rates
1 Somali Shilling equals:
† Rates last updated at 59 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
SOS Currency Facts
SOS Details
| ISO 4217 Code | SOS |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 706 |
| Unit Name | Shilling |
| Symbol | S |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
SOS Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | S5, S10, S20, S50, S100 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | S1, S5, S10, S20, S50, S100, 1, 5, 10, 50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
SOS Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Somalia |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://somalbanca.org |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 15,008,154 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #60 |
| SOS Inflation Rate | N.a. |
| Inflation Rank | N.a. |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 SOS Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of Somalia. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Somali Shilling may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid Ed Fitri | June 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid Ed Fitri | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence from UK | June 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence from Italy | July 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid Al Adha | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Prophet Muhammad's Birthday | November 9, 2019 | Closed |