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2000 Shillings Jungfraujoch
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.6 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 | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jungfraujoch on colored Swiss stamp of 20 rappen. Toothed rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAMOUS PLACES OF THE WORLD
JUNGFRAUJOCH
20
HELVETIA
Translation: Switzerland.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2000 Shillings (Jungfraujoch) 1996 coin from Uganda is a unique piece that features a stunning image of the Jungfraujoch, a mountain in the Swiss Alps, on its obverse side. This coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by Uganda in 1996 to commemorate various landmarks and landscapes from around the world. The coin's reverse side features the Ugandan coat of arms and the inscription "2000 Shillings" in English and Swahili. It's a beautiful and collectible piece that showcases the rich natural beauty of Switzerland and the craftsmanship of Ugandan coinage.
