© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
1000 Shillings Summer Olympics - Mexico City
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.85 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.85 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#156748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mexican stamp with athletes running right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXVI SUMMER GAMES-
100 YEARS FROM GREECE TO ATLANTA
CORREO $1.20 MEXICO 68
Translation: Post.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings coin from Uganda, issued in 1996 to commemorate the Summer Olympics in Mexico City, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Ugandan drummer, while the reverse side depicts a scene of athletes participating in a traditional Ugandan sport, such as wrestling or running. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Uganda's rich cultural history and its participation in the global sporting event.
