100 Shillings (Polar bear) 2010 front 100 Shillings (Polar bear) 2010 back
100 Shillings (Polar bear) 2010 photo
© Myeackle (CC BY)

100 Shillings Polar bear

2010 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 50 g 50.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
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
References
Numista
N#94446
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.