2000 Shillings Matterhorn
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 31.11 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 | 31.11 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Matterhorn on colored Swiss stamp of 30 rappen.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAMOUS PLACES OF THE WORLD
MATTERHORN
HELVETIA 30
Translation: Switzerland.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2000 Shillings (Matterhorn) 1996 coin from Uganda is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the Matterhorn mountain, which is a famous landmark in Switzerland, while the reverse side features a traditional Ugandan hut and a banana tree, symbolizing the country's agricultural heritage. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate a nation's history and culture.
