2 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 front 2 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 back
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2 Shillings Pope Paul VI

 
Silver (.999) 4 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1969-1970
Value
2 Shillings (2&nbspUGS)
Currency
Shilling (1966-1987)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13854
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Horizontal dashed circle around bust of Pope Paul VI facing right, Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs in Namugongo, Uganda at right, coat of arms of Vatican at left. Dotted circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANK OF UGANDA
KAMPALA JULY 1969
1969

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1969-1970 Ugandan 2 Shillings coin featuring Pope Paul VI is that it was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Uganda in 1969. The coin's design features a portrait of Pope Paul VI on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in silver (.999) and weighs 4 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  8170 - - - - - -
1970  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 coin.