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2000 Shillings The Colosseum in Rome
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 31.02 g | 38.5 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 | 31.02 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#208976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Exterior perspective of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WONDERS OF THE WORLD
ROME
COLLOSEUM
1996
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Colosseum in Rome, featured on the 2000 Shillings coin from Uganda, is an ancient amphitheater that was built in the 1st century AD. It's considered one of the greatest architectural and engineering achievements of the ancient Roman world, and it's still standing today, despite being in use for over 500 years!
