1000 Shilling Rhinoceros
2001 year| Silver clad nickel | 19.84 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver clad nickel |
| Weight | 19.84 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) head facing left on South African stamp, above outline of Africa.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLOURFUL BIG FIVE
OF AFRICA
South Africa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shilling (Rhinoceros) coin from Uganda, issued in 2001, is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional circular shape, this coin is shaped like a rhombus, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance.
