1000 Shillings Summer Olympics - Paris
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.85 g | 38.2 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.85 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#44335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Olympic Games logo with Paris Exposition medal at top and Eiffel Tower at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· XXVI SUMMER GAMES ·
JEUX OLYMPIQUES
PARIS 1900
EXPOSITION DE PARIS 1900
100 YEARS FROM GREECE TO ATLANTA
Translation: Olympic Games Paris. Paris Exposition.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Ugandan drummer, while the reverse side features a stunning image of a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage in Ugandan culture. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a representation of Uganda's cultural identity.
