Global Coins

2000 Shillings – Uganda

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Pope John Paul II

Uganda

Context

Year: 2005

Issuer: Uganda

Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda

Period:

Republic

(since 1962)

Currency:

New shilling

(since 1987)

Material

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #282

Numista: #209261

Value

Exchange value: 2000 UGX

Obverse

Description:

Uganda's national emblem.

Inscription:

BANK OF UGANDA

2005

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

1000 SHILLINGS

Translation:

BANK OF UGANDA

2005

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

1000 SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Pope John Paul II, arms open, before Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Obelisk. Pigeons fly near the Vatican coat of arms.

Inscription:

JAN PAWEŁ II

2005

16. PAZDZIERNIK 1978

Translation:

JOHN PAUL II

2005

16 OCTOBER 1978

Script: Latin

Language: Polish

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Cape Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2005	—	—	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Uganda

2000 Shillings

2005

1000 Shillings