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1000 Shillings Year of the Pig
1995 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1000 Shillings 1000 UGX = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#179376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Stylized, colored pig facing left.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
农 历 乙 亥
1995
Translation: Chinese calendar the Wooden Pig.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Year of the Pig) 1995 coin from Uganda made of Copper-nickel is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual design. The coin features a pig on the obverse (front side) and the Ugandan coat of arms on the reverse (back side). The pig is depicted in a standing position, with its head facing left and its tail curled around its body. The coin's design is not only visually appealing but also symbolic, as pigs are considered symbols of good luck and prosperity in many cultures. Additionally, the coin's Copper-nickel composition gives it a distinctive color and durability, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
