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2000 Shillings Lev Yashin
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#210176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Half-length figure of Lev Yashin diving towards football, goal in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALL OF FAME OF FOOTBALL
2006
Russia 1960's
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2000 Shillings (Lev Yashin) coin from Uganda, issued in 2006, features an image of the famous Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin on its obverse side. Yashin is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football, known for his exceptional reflexes, athleticism, and iconic style of play. The coin's design is a nod to Uganda's passion for football and its appreciation for the sport's global icons.
