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1000 Shillings Lion
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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion (Panthera leo) head facing right on South African stamp, above outline of Africa.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COLOURFUL BIG FIVE
South Africa
OF AFRICA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Lion) 2001 coin from Uganda is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite its relatively small weight of 19.84 grams, the coin has a diameter of 38.7 millimeters, making it a substantial piece. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color that sets it apart from other coins made of different materials.
