The new shekel has been in use since 1 January 1986, when it replaced the hyperinflated old shekel at a ratio of 1000:1.
“Kadib markaan arkay Prabhas wajigiisa farxada ka muuqatay iyo sida uu kaga falcelinaayye bandhiga Shahid waxaan soo qaatay Mobile-keyga durbana Shahid ayaan wacay markuu iga qabtay ayaan la hadal siiyay si lama filaan ah Prabhas mudo 7 daqiiqo ah ayee wada hadlayeen.”