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2000 Shillings (Lothar Matthäus) 2006 photo
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2000 Shillings Lothar Matthäus

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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#210184
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Full-length figure of Lothar Matthäus running right with ball, The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany by Carl Gotthard Langhans at right, within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALL OF FAME OF FOOTBALL
2006
Germany 1980's

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Lothar Matthäus, a famous German footballer who played for several clubs in Europe and won numerous titles, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Bundesliga. The coin was issued in 2006 by the Bank of Uganda to commemorate Matthäus' achievements in the sport.