20 shilling 1979 — Uganda ( Pick: 12 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 shilling issued in Uganda in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 12. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
This note features a color scheme of purple and brown. It measures 140 x 70 mm.
Uganda introduced the 20 shilling note during a time of economic transition following the expulsion of Asian businesses in 1972.
This note features a color scheme of purple and brown. It measures 140 x 70 mm.
Uganda introduced the 20 shilling note during a time of economic transition following the expulsion of Asian businesses in 1972.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and brown
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 12
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued the 20 shilling note in 1979. This series was introduced amidst economic changes in Uganda to replace older currency formats. It served to standardize and modernize the banknote system under the administration of the Bank of Uganda during this transitional period.
The front side of the note features the Bank of Uganda's headquarters in a detailed architectural depiction, bordered by geometric patterns. On the back, another view of the bank's building is displayed prominently. The note is primarily in purple and brown, measuring 140 x 70 mm. It is identified as Pick number 12 in numismatic catalogs.
