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1000 Shillings Black fish
2002 year| Silver plated bronze | 29.16 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 29.16 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Colored stamp with two swimming black fish with white dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARINE LIFE
· OF THE OCEANS ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Black Fish coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Bank of Uganda to promote the country's natural resources and wildlife. The coin features the Black Fish, a species of fish found in Lake Victoria, which is a significant source of fish and income for many Ugandans. The coin's design highlights the importance of conservation and sustainable use of Uganda's natural resources.
