1000 Shillings Tiger
1999 year| Silver | 19.8 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#211988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) walking right, through grass.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PANTHERA TIGRIS TIGRIS
ENDANGERED ANIMAL WORLD
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Tiger) 1999 coin from Uganda is a unique coin that features a tiger on its obverse side, which is not a common motif on Ugandan coins. In fact, it's the only coin in the Ugandan shilling series that features a tiger. This makes it a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
