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1000 Shillings Eating gorilla
| Silver plated bronze | 29.44 g | 38.50 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Uganda |
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2003 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 29.44 g |
| Diameter | 38.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Eating gorilla (Gorilla beringei) facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GORILLAS OF AFRICA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Eating gorilla) coin from Uganda features a unique design that showcases a gorilla eating leaves, which is not commonly seen on coins. The coin's design was created by the Ugandan artist, Rwakatema, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Shillings (Eating gorilla) 2002-2003 coin.
