1000 Shillings (World Cup) 1993-1994 front 1000 Shillings (World Cup) 1993-1994 back
1000 Shillings (World Cup) 1993-1994 photo
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1000 Shillings World Cup

 
Copper-nickel 22.5 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1993-1994
Value
1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27
Currency
New shilling (1987-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
22.5 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90593
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Three football players with ball.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XV WORLD CUP 1994 - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GERMANY

Edge

Reeded

Comment




Interesting fact

The 1000 Shillings (World Cup) coin from Uganda, issued in 1993-1994, features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for football. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a Ugandan football player in action, while the reverse side depicts the FIFA World Cup trophy surrounded by traditional Ugandan instruments and symbols. This coin was minted to commemorate Uganda's participation in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, held in the United States.