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100 Shillings Polar bear
2010 yearSilver plated copper-nickel | 50 g | 50.3 mm |
Issuer | Uganda |
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Period | Republic (1962-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2010 |
Value | 100 Shillings 100 UGX = USD 0.027 |
Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
Weight | 50 g |
Diameter | 50.3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#94446 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN EATERS
POLAR BEAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Shillings (Polar bear) 2010 coin from Uganda has a unique feature - it has a built-in thermometer that changes the color of the polar bear's fur depending on the temperature. This innovative feature was created using a special thermochromic material that responds to temperature changes, providing an interactive and engaging experience for the coin's owner.