5000 Shillings Dr. Milton Obote

Features

Issuer	Uganda
Period	Republic (1962-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1981
Value	5000 Shillings (5000 UGS)
Currency	Shilling (1966-1987)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	33.93 g
Diameter	32 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 87840
References	KM# 25 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Schön# 23 Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

Dr. Milton Obote

Series: Pearl of Africa

Obverse

Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) facing left, water plants in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: UGANDA • 5000 SHILLINGS • PEARL OF AFRICA • 5000 SHILLINGS •

Reverse

Front-facing bust of Dr. Milton Obote.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DR. MILTON OBOTE 1981

Edge

Reeded

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Date	Mintage
Undetermined
1981	100
1981	100	Proof

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Bullion value: USD 4432.78 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 1.000 oz

Current gold price: 4431.31 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 August 25 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65180 Lot 99239	25 Aug 2024	1981 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 3240.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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