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2000 Shillings Giacinto Facchetti
2006 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 24.8 g | 39 mm |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#210191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Half-length figure of Giacinto Facchetti holding football under his arm, the Colosseum in Rome, Italy in background, within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALL OF FAME OF FOOTBALL
2006
Italy 1990's
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Giacinto Facchetti, an Italian football player who played for Inter Milan and the Italian national team in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his speed, skill, and goalscoring ability, and is considered one of the greatest players in football history. The coin was issued in 2006 as part of a series honoring famous football players, and is a unique and collectible item for football fans and coin collectors alike.
