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50 shillings – Uganda

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Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Uganda
Context
Years: 1969–1970
Issuer: Uganda
Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda
Period:
Republic
(since 1962)
Currency:
Shilling
(1966—1987)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 4,390
Material
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 6.91 g
Gold Weight:: 6.22 g
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
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References
KM: #
Numista: #13845
Value
Exchange value: 50 UGS
Bullion value: $957.34

Obverse

Description:
Ugandan coat of arms detail. Dotted rim circle. Issue date below.
Inscription:
FIFTY SHILLINGS

· 50 ·

1969
Translation:
FIFTY SHILLINGS

· 50 ·

1969
Script: Latin
Language: English

Reverse

Description:
Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs in Namugongo, seen from outside, within a circle. Mirrored branches and a dotted rim frame the image, with the Pope's visit date below.
Inscription:
BANK OF UGANDA

UGANDA MARTYRS' SHRINE

NAMUGONGO

1969
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Building> Religious building
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1969—4,390Proof
1970——Proof

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
30 shillings obverse
30 shillings reverse
30 shillings
1969-1970
50 shillings obverse
50 shillings reverse
50 shillings
1969-1970
100 shillings obverse
100 shillings reverse
100 shillings
1969-1970
500 shillings obverse
500 shillings reverse
500 shillings
1969-1970

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