5000 Shillings (Flinders and Baudin) 2002 front 5000 Shillings (Flinders and Baudin) 2002 back
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5000 Shillings Flinders and Baudin

2002 year
Silver (.999) 31.135 g -
Description
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 (.999)
Weight
31.135 g
Size
40.6 mm
Shape
Other (Continent of Australia)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#54082
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bust of Matthew Flinders facing front-left at right. Bust of Nicolas Baudin facing front-right at left. Encounter Bay map at upper centre. Multicolored.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1802
Meeting at
Encounter
Bay
Baudin
Flinders

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5000 Shillings (Flinders and Baudin) 2002 coin from Uganda is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the island of Mauritius by French explorer Nicolas Baudin and British explorer Matthew Flinders. The coin's design includes an image of the two explorers, as well as a map of the island and a depiction of the local wildlife. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  2500 - - - - - -

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