2000 Shillings (Ferenc Puskás) 2006 front 2000 Shillings (Ferenc Puskás) 2006 back
2000 Shillings (Ferenc Puskás) 2006 photo
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2000 Shillings Ferenc Puskás

2006 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 24.8 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Uganda
Period
Republic (1962-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54
Currency
New shilling (1987-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
24.8 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#65391
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Front-facing, full-length figure of Ferenc Puskás dribbling football player within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALL OF FAME OF FOOTBALL
2006
Hungary 1950's

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Weight might vary; can be from 25 to 26 grams.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2000 Shillings (Ferenc Puskás) 2006 coin from Uganda is that it features a portrait of Ferenc Puskás, a legendary Hungarian footballer and coach, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. This coin was issued as part of a series commemorating famous football players from around the world.