1000 Shillings Finesteraarhorn
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.75 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.75 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#193673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Finesteraarhorn on colored Swiss stamp of 10 rappen. Toothed rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAMOUS PLACES OF THE WORLD
FINSTERAARHORN
HELVETIA 10
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Finsteraarhorn is the highest point in the Bernese Alps at 4,274 metres above sea level, on the border between the cantons of Valais and Bern in Switzerland. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Finesteraarhorn) 1996 coin from Uganda has a unique feature - it has a horn-shaped projection on the reverse side, which gives it a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins.
