1000 Shillings (Standing gorilla) 2002-2003 front 1000 Shillings (Standing gorilla) 2002-2003 back
1000 Shillings (Standing gorilla) 2002-2003 photo
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1000 Shillings Standing gorilla

 
Silver plated bronze 29.44 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2002-2003
Value
1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27
Currency
New shilling (1987-date)
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Weight
29.44 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#53107
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Standing gorilla (Gorilla beringei) facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GORILLAS OF AFRICA

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1000 Shillings (Standing Gorilla) coin from Uganda is a unique and rare coin that features a standing gorilla on its obverse side. It was minted in 2002-2003 and has a limited mintage of only 10,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and wildlife enthusiasts.