10 shilling 1973 — Uganda ( Pick: 6 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Uganda in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 6. This note features green and brown designs on a multicolor underprint.
The dimensions of the banknote measure 135 x 70 mm. It is printed on paper and carries the signatures of Simeon Kiingi, the Governor, and John Cryzostom B. Bigala, the Director. The printing was undertaken by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
In issuing this note, Uganda's financial system was established after gaining independence in 1962. The design elements and printing reflect the era's aesthetic and technical standards.
The dimensions of the banknote measure 135 x 70 mm. It is printed on paper and carries the signatures of Simeon Kiingi, the Governor, and John Cryzostom B. Bigala, the Director. The printing was undertaken by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
In issuing this note, Uganda's financial system was established after gaining independence in 1962. The design elements and printing reflect the era's aesthetic and technical standards.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Simeon Kiingi (Governor), John Cryzostom B. Bigala (Director)
- Date of issue
- 1973
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Green and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 135 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 6
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued this 10 shilling banknote in 1973. It was part of a series introduced during the leadership of Idi Amin, reflecting changes in the country's administration and currency requirements during that period. The banknote was printed by De La Rue, a well-known security printing company based in London, United Kingdom.
The front side of the note features a portrait of a military figure in uniform, along with the denomination in English and Swahili, "TEN SHILLINGS" and "SHILINGI KUMI." The back side displays a depiction of African wildlife, with illustrations of elephants and an antelope near a waterfall. This banknote is identified by Pick number 6.
