500 shilling 1996 — Uganda ( Pick: 35 )
Region:
Africa
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 shilling issued in Uganda in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 35.
This banknote features a variety of colors including green, brown, blue, yellow, red, black, purple, orange, grey, and white. The dimensions of the note are 151 x 74 mm. It is signed by Leo Kibirango, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Deputy Governor. The printing office is De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The banknote was produced on paper. The design process included elements intended to prevent counterfeiting.
This banknote features a variety of colors including green, brown, blue, yellow, red, black, purple, orange, grey, and white. The dimensions of the note are 151 x 74 mm. It is signed by Leo Kibirango, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Deputy Governor. The printing office is De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The banknote was produced on paper. The design process included elements intended to prevent counterfeiting.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leo Kibirango (Governor), John Robert Ochole Elangot (Deputy Governor)
- Date of issue
- 1996
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Green, brown, blue, yellow, red, black, purple, orange, grey, white
- Dimensions
- 151 x 74 mm
- Pick catalog
- 35
About this banknote
The Bank of Uganda issued this 500 shilling banknote in 1996. This series was introduced to enhance the security features and durability of the currency, utilizing the expertise of De La Rue, London, United Kingdom, as the printer.
The front side of the banknote features a detailed engraving of an elephant and the Ugandan coat of arms. The reverse side depicts Makerere University Main Building, an iconic educational institution in Uganda. The note was signed by Leo Kibirango, the Governor, and John Robert Ochole Elangot, the Deputy Governor.
