1000 Shillings – Uganda

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: First circumnavigation of the world by balloon

Uganda

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Uganda

Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda

Period:

Republic

(since 1962)

Currency:

New shilling

(since 1987)

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 28.8 g

Thickness: 3.4 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #157625

Value

Exchange value: 1000 UGX

Obverse

Description:

Uganda's national emblem.

Inscription:

BANK OF UGANDA

19 99

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

1000 SHILLINGS

Translation:

BANK OF UGANDA

19 99

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

1000 SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Colored Swiss stamp: hot air balloon over mountains.

Inscription:

FIRST CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE WORLD BY BALLOON

ORBITER 3

HELVETIA 90

Translation:

First Circumnavigation of the World by Balloon

Orbiter 3

Helvetia 90

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	—

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