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2000 Shillings Vienna Secession building
2005 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 25 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
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| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 2000 Shillings 2000 UGX = USD 0.54 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#159876 |
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| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Colored exterior perspective of Vienna Secession building in Vienna, Austria, by Joseph Maria Olbrich, within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
- Beautiful Vienna -
Secession
Art Nouveau
The Capital of Austria
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Vienna Secession building, which is a notable example of Art Nouveau architecture. The building was designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich and completed in 1898. It was originally intended as an exhibition space for the Vienna Secession movement, a group of artists who sought to break away from traditional academic art. Today, the building is home to several art galleries and museums, and it remains a popular tourist destination in Vienna, Austria.
