5000 Shillings Cape buffalo
2002 year| Silver (.850) | 33.73 g | 38.65 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 5000 Shillings 5000 UGX = USD 1.36 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 33.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Font-facing Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) head.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BIG FIVE
"OUT OF AFRICA"
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Cape buffalo coin was designed by the renowned South African artist, Coert Steynberg, who was known for his depictions of wildlife and rural scenes. The coin's design features a majestic Cape buffalo standing on a grassy plain, with the sun setting in the background. The coin's obverse side features the Ugandan coat of arms and the inscription "5000 Shillings." The coin was minted in 2002 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating Uganda's wildlife and natural heritage.
