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2000 Shillings Birth of Jesus
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 19.9 g | 37.9 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 19.9 g |
| Diameter | 37.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#208967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Front-facing head of Jesus wearing crown of thorns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEGINN UNSERER ZEITRECHNUNG DIE GEBURT JESU
FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME AND THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST
LE DEBUT DENOTRE CHRONOLOGUE · LA NAISSANCE DE JESUS
COMIENZO DE NUESTRA ERA NACIMIENTO DE JESUS
Начало нашей эры
Рожде тво Христова
Translation: Beginning of our time, the birth of Jesus.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Ugandan 2000 Shillings coin commemorating the birth of Jesus is a unique piece in that it features a depiction of the baby Jesus surrounded by traditional Ugandan clothing and symbols, showcasing the country's cultural influence on the biblical story.
