20 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 front 20 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 back
20 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 photo
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20 Shillings Pope Paul VI

 
Silver (.999) 40 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1969-1970
Value
20 Shillings (20&nbspUGS)
Currency
Shilling (1966-1987)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
40 g
Diameter
50 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#23907
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Circle around the upper body of Pope Paul VI with right hand raised, above the map of Africa. Dotted line between Rome and Kampala. Dotted circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANK OF UGANDA
ROME
AFRICA
WELCOMES POPE PAUL VI
KAMPALA
1969

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1969-1970 Ugandan 20 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 an image of the Pope on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  6670 - - - - - -
1970  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Shillings (Pope Paul VI) 1969-1970 coin.