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50 Shillings – Uganda

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Context
Years: 1969–1970
Issuer: Uganda Issuer flag
Issuing organization: Bank of Uganda
Period:
Republic
(since 1962)
Currency:
Shilling
(1966—1987)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 4,390
Material
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 6.91 g
Gold weight: 6.22 g
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard14
Numista: #13845
Value
Exchange value: 50 UGS
Bullion value: $978.01

Obverse

Inscription:
FIFTY SHILLINGS

· 50 ·

1969
Translation:
FIFTY SHILLINGS

· 50 ·

1969
Script: Latin
Language: English

Reverse

Inscription:
BANK OF UGANDA

UGANDA MARTYRS' SHRINE

NAMUGONGO

1969
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Building> Religious building
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1969—4,390Proof
1970——Proof

Series: Visit of Pope Paul VI

10 Shillings obverse
10 Shillings reverse
10 Shillings
1969-1970
20 Shillings obverse
20 Shillings reverse
20 Shillings
1969-1970
25 Shillings obverse
25 Shillings reverse
25 Shillings
1969-1970
30 Shillings obverse
30 Shillings reverse
30 Shillings
1969-1970
50 Shillings obverse
50 Shillings reverse
50 Shillings
1969-1970
100 Shillings obverse
100 Shillings reverse
100 Shillings
1969-1970
500 Shillings obverse
500 Shillings reverse
500 Shillings
1969-1970
✨ Legendary