5000 Shillings Chilian
2001 year| Gold (.999) | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5000 Shillings 5000 UGX = USD 1.36 |
| Currency | New shilling (1987-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#209669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing, front-facing Guanyin, holding lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) blossom in left hand, lotuses at left and right.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering: 2001
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5000 Shillings (Chilian) 2001 coin from Uganda is that it has a unique design, featuring the Ugandan crested crane on one side and the Chilian volcano on the other. This coin was produced as a commemorative piece to celebrate the 2001 Chilian volcano eruption, and its design reflects the cultural and natural heritage of both Uganda and Chile.
