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2000 Shillings Mother Teresa
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 6.88 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 6.88 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Mother Teresa with child within circle, beaded circle around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOTHER TERESA
*1910
SKOPJE
†1997
CALCUTTA
THE ANGEL OF THE POOR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2000 Shillings (Mother Teresa) coin from Uganda, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 6.88g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued in 1997 to commemorate the life and work of Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor and marginalized. The coin features an image of Mother Teresa on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
