50 shilling 1985 — Uganda ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 shilling note issued in Uganda in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 20.
The note features a red-orange, purple, and black design on a multicolor underprint. The front side includes the signatures of Leo Kibirango, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Deputy Governor. The dimensions of the banknote are 143 x 76 mm.
The paper is produced by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom. De La Rue is recognized for its high-quality banknote printing.
The note features a red-orange, purple, and black design on a multicolor underprint. The front side includes the signatures of Leo Kibirango, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Deputy Governor. The dimensions of the banknote are 143 x 76 mm.
The paper is produced by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom. De La Rue is recognized for its high-quality banknote printing.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leo Kibirango (Governor), John Robert Ochole Elangot (Deputy Governor)
- Date of issue
- 1985
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Red-orange, purple, and black on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 143 x 76 mm
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued this 50 shilling banknote in 1985. It was introduced during a time of significant economic challenges in Uganda, following a period of civil unrest and regime changes. The issuance aimed to address currency shortages and stabilize the financial system.
The front side of the note features a portrait, intricate geometric patterns, and the national coat of arms, reflecting typical security measures. The back side showcases a depiction of the Owen Falls Dam, an important hydroelectric power facility in Uganda. This note, designated as Pick 20, was printed by De La Rue, London, measuring 143 x 76 mm.
