1000 Shillings (Red fish) 2002 front 1000 Shillings (Red fish) 2002 back
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1000 Shillings Red fish

2002 year
Silver plated bronze 29.16 g 38.6 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#209241
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Colored stamp swimming red fish.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARINE LIFE
· OF THE OCEANS ·

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Red Fish coin was designed by the Ugandan artist, Rwenzori S. Mugali, and it features a unique shape, resembling a fish, which is a symbol of abundance and fertility in Ugandan culture.