20 shilling 1966 — Uganda ( Pick: 3 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 shilling issued in Uganda in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 3. The dimensions of the note are 146 x 80 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The banknote features a multicolored design in green, brown, blue, red, and black. It is signed by Joseph Mubiru, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Secretary. The printing was done by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom.
The note is produced with a specific historical design reflecting the mid-20th century currency in Uganda.
The banknote features a multicolored design in green, brown, blue, red, and black. It is signed by Joseph Mubiru, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Secretary. The printing was done by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, located in the United Kingdom.
The note is produced with a specific historical design reflecting the mid-20th century currency in Uganda.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Joseph Mubiru (Governor), John Robert Ochole Elangot (Secretary)
- Date of issue
- 15 August 1966
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Colour
- green, brown, blue, red, black
- Dimensions
- 146 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 3
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued the 20 shilling note in 1966. This series was introduced shortly after Uganda gained independence in 1962, reflecting the establishment of the local currency system and replacing the East African shilling. The series aimed to reflect the country's sovereignty and new beginning.
The front side features the coat of arms of Uganda, flanked by wildlife motifs. The back side showcases various animals including a lion, zebra, and elephant, symbolizing Uganda's rich fauna. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the UK, this note is classified as Pick 3. It bears the signatures of Joseph Mubiru as Governor and John Robert Ochole Elangot as Secretary.
