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1000 Shillings John Paul II; bronze
2003 year| Silver plated bronze | 29.2 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 29.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front-facing bust of Pope John Paul II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WITNESS TO HOPE
POPE JOHN PAUL II
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Shillings (John Paul II; bronze) 2003 coin from Uganda is that it was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Uganda in 2003. The coin features an image of the Pope on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity and is considered a collector's item among numismatists.
