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2000 Shillings Michel Platini
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#210170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Full-length figure of Michel Platini running with ball, Eiffel Tower in Paris, France by Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier at left within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALL OF FAME OF FOOTBALL
2006
France 1980's
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2000 Shillings (Michel Platini) coin from Uganda, issued in 2006, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Michel Platini, a famous French football player and former UEFA President, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Ugandan drummer, highlighting the country's rich musical traditions. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate and promote cultural diversity.
