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© thomasha (CC0)
2000 Shillings Hong Kong
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 19.74 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 19.74 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#116905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Skyline of Hong Kong, Chinese characters at bottom, left-facing bust of Tung Chee-hwa at top. Beaded circle around the rim.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Lettering:
BACK TO CHINA
一國兩制
Translation: One country two systems.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare error. The coin was minted with a misprinted date, showing the year 1997 instead of 2000. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, increasing its value and rarity.
