2000 Shillings (African elephant) 1993 front 2000 Shillings (African elephant) 1993 back
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2000 Shillings African elephant

1993 year
Silver (.999) 30.46 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54
Currency
New shilling (1987-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
30.46 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#337302
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Front-facing African elephant (Loxodonta africana) head.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROTECTION OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT
999

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1993 Ugandan 2000 Shillings Silver coin featuring the African elephant has a unique feature - it has a rectangular shape, unlike most coins which are round. This makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.