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| Issuer | Bank of Uganda |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The arms of Uganda occupy the central field, featuring a shield supported by a Uganda kob (antelope) to the left and a grey crowned crane to the right, both standing on a grassy mound with the River Nile in the background. A traditional drum is depicted at the base of the shield, which bears a sun motif in its upper portion. The national motto FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY appears on a scroll beneath the supporters. The legend BANK OF UGANDA arcs across the upper periphery, the date 1997 is divided at the sides, and the denomination 1000 SHILLINGS runs along the lower periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANK OF UGANDA 19 97 FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY 1000 SHILLINGS |
| Reverse description | A full-color photographic portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, is depicted facing forward in a three-quarter bust, rendered in applied color over the struck field. She is shown wearing a pearl and sapphire choker necklace with a prominent sapphire and diamond pendant, and pearl drop earrings. The portrait is framed by a decorative colored border of interlocking geometric motifs in gold and white tones. The legend PRINCESS DIANA arcs across the upper field and QUEEN OF HEARTS appears in the lower field, both in raised Latin lettering. |
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