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2 shillings – Uganda

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Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Pope Paul VI
Uganda
Context
Years: 1969–1970
Issuer: Uganda
Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda
Period:
(since 1962)
Currency:
(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
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REVERSE
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References
KM: #
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

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
19698,170Proof
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
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
2 shillings obverse
2 shillings reverse
2 shillings
1969-1970
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