5 shilling 1966 — Uganda ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 shilling issued in Uganda in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 1. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
This note features a blue colour with a multicolour underprint. The dimensions of the note are 146 x 80 mm, and it is made of paper.
The banknote was released during a time of monetary transitions in Uganda in the mid-1960s.
This note features a blue colour with a multicolour underprint. The dimensions of the note are 146 x 80 mm, and it is made of paper.
The banknote was released during a time of monetary transitions in Uganda in the mid-1960s.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- August 15, 1966
- Colour
- Blue, multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 146 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued this 5 Shilling note in 1966, following Uganda's independence in 1962. This was part of the first series of banknotes created to replace the East African Currency Board notes, establishing a distinct national currency for the newly independent nation.
The front side features the Ugandan Coat of Arms. The reverse side depicts a scenic view of the Nile River. Printed in blue with a multicolored underprint, this note measures 146 x 80 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number 1 and was printed on standard paper.
