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1000 Shillings Zebra
1996 year| Copper-nickel (pad-printed) | 28.50 g | 38 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 (pad-printed) |
| Weight | 28.50 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#38267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Colored plains zebra (Equus quagga) facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
* AFRICA *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Shillings (Zebra) coin from Uganda, issued in 1996, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife. The coin's obverse side features a zebra, while the reverse side features the Ugandan coat of arms. This coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.50 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for everyday use as legal tender, but rather as a collector's item.
