1000 Shillings Hammerhead shark
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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Colored stamp with three hammerhead sharks (Sphyrnidae) swimming.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARINE LIFE
· OF THE OCEANS ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Hammerhead shark) coin from Uganda, issued in 2002, features a unique design that showcases the hammerhead shark, a species known for its distinctive head shape. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of silver-plated bronze and weighs 29.16 grams.