1000 Shillings Monch
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.75 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#193761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mönch on colored Swiss stamp of 30 rappen.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAMOUS PLACES OF THE WORLD
MÖNCH
EUROPA
30
HELVETIA
Translation: Switzerland.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Mönch is an individual peak in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Monch) 1998 coin from Uganda features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Ugandan monarch, while the reverse side features a scene of a traditional Ugandan village. The coin's design was created by the Ugandan artist, Joseph M. M. Mukasa, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
