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2 shillings
– Uganda
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Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
Pope Paul VI
Series:
Visit of Pope Paul VI
Uganda
Context
Years:
1969–1970
Issuer:
Uganda
Issuing organization:
Bank of Uganda
Period:
Republic
(since 1962)
Currency:
Shilling
(1966—1987)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
8,170
Material
Diameter:
23 mm
Weight:
4 g
Silver Weight::
4.00 g
Thickness:
1.5 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
99.9%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Coin alignment
OBVERSE ↑
⟳
flip
REVERSE ↓
References
KM:
#
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8
Numista:
#13854
Value
Exchange value:
2 UGS
Bullion value:
$10.01
Obverse
Description:
Ugandan coat of arms detail. Dotted rim circle. Issue date below.
Inscription:
TWO SHILLINGS
FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY
· 2 ·
1969
1000
Script:
Latin
Reverse
Description:
Pope Paul VI facing right, encircled by a dashed line. The Namugongo Basilica and Vatican coat of arms flank the bust. A dotted border surrounds the coin, with the visit date below.
Inscription:
BANK OF UGANDA
KAMPALA JULY 1969
1969
Script:
Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Building
>
Religious building
Person
>
Religious figure
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1969
—
8,170
Proof
+
1970
—
—
Proof
+
Series:
Visit of Pope Paul VI
10 shillings
1969-1970
20 shillings
1969-1970
25 shillings
1969-1970
30 shillings
1969-1970
50 shillings
1969-1970
100 shillings
1969-1970
2 shillings
1969-1970
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