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2000 Shillings Summer Olympics - Berlin

1996 year
Copper-nickel - 38 mm
Description
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
Copper-nickel
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#208958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

German Olympic stamp with gymnast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
- XXVI SUMMER GAMES -
100 YEARS FROM GREECE TO ATLANTA
OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1936
3+2
Deutsches Reich

Translation: Olympic Games 1936. German Empire.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1996 Ugandan 2000 Shillings Summer Olympics coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Ugandan drummer, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Olympic rings and the Berlin skyline. This coin was minted to commemorate Uganda's participation in the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.