1000 Shillings Obverse trial
1997 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#338712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1000 Shillings coin was designed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Uganda's independence from British colonial rule. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been the country's leader since 1986. The reverse of the coin depicts the Ugandan crested crane, the country's national symbol, surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches. Coffee is one of Uganda's major exports and is an important part of the country's economy. The coin was minted in 1997 and has a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
