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5 Shillings – Uganda

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: FAO

Context

Year: 1968

Issuer: Uganda

Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda

Period:

(since 1962)

Currency:

(1966—1987)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 105,000

Material

Diameter: 37.8 mm

Weight: 28 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #7

Numista: #10037

Value

Exchange value: 5 UGS

Obverse

Inscription:

· BANK OF UGANDA ·

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

FIVE SHILLINGS

Translation:

· BANK OF UGANDA ·

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

FIVE SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Inscription:

PRODUCE MORE FOOD

F·A·O· COIN PLAN

16th OCTOBER 1968

Script: Latin

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1968	—	5,000	Proof
1968	—	100,000

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