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Uganda Coins

The official currency of Uganda is the Ugandan shilling, which is divided into 100 cents. Introduced in 1966 after the country's independence, the shilling has undergone various fluctuations and changes throughout its history, reflecting Uganda's economic and political evolution.

Monetary history

Prior to the adoption of the shilling, Uganda used the East African guilder, a currency shared with Kenya and Tanzania under British rule. In 1966, after independence, Uganda introduced its own national currency. Since then, the country has experienced several periods of hyperinflation, especially during the 1980s, which led to the introduction of new series of banknotes with increasingly higher denominations.

Numismatic Milestones

Among the most relevant Ugandan numismatic milestones is the issuance of commemorative coins to celebrate important events, such as the 50th anniversary of independence in 2012. In addition, in 2010, Uganda introduced a new series of coins with updated designs depicting the country's wildlife and national symbols. The Bank of Uganda has also issued polymer banknotes in some denominations, following a global trend towards more durable and secure currencies.

Country Uganda
Flag
Coin Ugandan shilling (UGX)
1€ 3.978,74Sh
Continent Africa
Capital city Kampala
ISO2 UG
ISO3 UGA
Catalogued coins 86

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The most valuable coins

The most valuable Uganda coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

5 centavos

FO#2719 KM#1
Price: 1,02€
Year: 1966-1975
Weight: 3,20 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 centavos

FO#10995 KM#2
Price: 0,96€
Year: 1966-1975
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 24,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

20 centavos

FO#13183 KM#3
Price: 2,63€
Year: 1966-1974
Weight: 9,60 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 28,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 cents

FO#18348 KM#4a
Price: 0,53€ - 0,70€
Year: 1976
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel plated steel
Diameter: 21,95 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 cents

FO#13184 KM#4
Price: 0,40€ - 1,61€
Year: 1966-1974
Weight: 4,60 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 shilling

FO#18349 KM#5a
Price: 1,31€ - 1,75€
Year: 1976
Weight: 5,80 g
Composition: Copper-nickel plated steel
Diameter: 26,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 chelín

FO#13909 KM#5
Price: 1,90€ - 2,00€
Year: 1966-1975
Weight: 6,40 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 25,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 chelines

FO#10994 KM#6
Year: 1966
Weight: 11,70 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 chelines (FAO)

FO#13910 KM#7
Price: 20,00€
Year: 1968
Weight: 28,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 37,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13911 KM#8
Year: 1969
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 22,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13912 KM#9
Year: 1969
Weight: 10,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 29,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13913 KM#10
Year: 1969
Weight: 20,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 39,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13914 KM#11
Year: 1969
Weight: 40,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 50,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

25 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13915 KM#12
Year: 1969
Weight: 50,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 56,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

30 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13916 KM#13
Year: 1969
Weight: 60,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 69,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13917 KM#14
Year: 1969
Weight: 6,91 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

100 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13918 KM#15
Year: 1969
Weight: 13,82 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

500 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13919 KM#16
Year: 1969
Weight: 69,12 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter:
Edge: Ribbed

1.000 chelines (Visit of Pope Paul VI)

FO#13920 KM#17
Year: 1969
Weight: 138,24 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 57,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 chelines

FO#13921 KM#18
Year: 1972
Weight: 13,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

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