5 Shillings (1972)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 18 |
| Weight (g) | 13.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Composition: | Copper-nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
FIVE SHILLINGS
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
FIVE SHILLINGS
Reverse
Lettering:
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
FIVE SHILLINGS
1972
· BANK OF UGANDA ·
FIVE SHILLINGS
1972
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8,000,000 | Withdrawn from circulation; almost entire mintage melted | Not Common |