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5 Shillings – Uganda

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Crowned crane
Uganda
Context
Years: 1969–1970
Issuer: Uganda Issuer flag
Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda
Period:
(since 1962)
Currency:
(1966—1987)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 7,670
Material
Diameter: 30.09 mm
Weight: 10 g
Silver weight: 9.99 g
Thickness: 2.22 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #23905
Value
Exchange value: 5 UGS
Bullion value: $28.59

Obverse

Description:
Ugandan coat of arms detail. Dotted circular border. Issuing year below.
Inscription:
FIVE SHILLINGS

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

· 5 ·

1970

1000
Translation:
FIVE SHILLINGS

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

· 5 ·

1970

1000
Script: Latin
Language: English

Reverse

Description:
Grey crowned cranes with mountains, a lake, and a hippopotamus, within a circled scene. Mirrored branches and a dotted border surround it, with the Pope's visit year below.
Inscription:
BANK OF UGANDA

1969
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
19697,670Proof
1970Proof

Series: Visit of Pope Paul VI

10 Shillings obverse
10 Shillings reverse
10 Shillings
1969-1970
20 Shillings obverse
20 Shillings reverse
20 Shillings
1969-1970
25 Shillings obverse
25 Shillings reverse
25 Shillings
1969-1970
100 Shillings obverse
100 Shillings reverse
100 Shillings
1969-1970
500 Shillings obverse
500 Shillings reverse
500 Shillings
1969-1970
2 Shillings obverse
2 Shillings reverse
2 Shillings
1969-1970
5 Shillings obverse
5 Shillings reverse
5 Shillings
1969-1970
Rare