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5000 Shillings Matthew Flinders
2002 year| Silver (.999) | 31.135 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#54078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coloured bust of Matthew Flinders facing right, head turned to the front, at right, sailing ship at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Bicentennial of Australia's
First Circumnavigation
Matthew
Flinders
1802-
2002
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5000 Shillings (Matthew Flinders) 2002 coin from Uganda is a unique piece, as it features a portrait of Matthew Flinders, an English navigator and cartographer who is credited with being the first person to circumnavigate Australia. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Flinders' voyage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Shillings (Matthew Flinders) 2002 coin.
