2000 Shillings Royal Wedding
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 31.103 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.103 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#350044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two figures, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE WEDDING OF PRINCE EDWARD AND SOPHIE RHYS-JONES
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Shillings (Royal Wedding) 1999 coin from Uganda is that it was issued to commemorate the wedding of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie Rhys-Jones, which took place on June 19, 1999. The coin's design features an image of the couple on one side and the Ugandan coat of arms on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity of 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
