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1000 Shillings Cape buffalo
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 19.84 g | 38.6 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 19.84 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) 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 Cape buffalo coin was designed by the renowned South African artist, Coert Steynberg. He was known for his work in sculpture and coin design, and his designs were often inspired by African wildlife and culture. The Cape buffalo coin is a great example of his work, featuring a detailed and realistic depiction of the animal on the obverse (front) side of the coin.
