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100 Shillings Monkey; copper-nickel
2004 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 100 Shillings 100 UGX = USD 0.027 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monkey swinging left within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
2004 MONKEY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 100 Shillings (Monkey; copper-nickel) 2004 coin from Uganda features a unique design that showcases a monkey on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. The monkey depicted on the coin is actually a representation of a crested mangabey, which is a species of monkey found in Uganda and other parts of East Africa. This coin was issued as part of a series of non-circulating coins celebrating Uganda's unique wildlife, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists and animal enthusiasts.
