50 Shillings Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Features
| Issuer |
Uganda
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Uganda |
| Period |
Republic (1962-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 1969-1970 |
| Value | 50 Shillings (50 UGS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-1987) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 13845 |
| References | KM# 14 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs
Series: Visit of Pope Paul VI
Obverse
Coat of arms of Uganda. Composition detail at lower right. Dotted circle around the rim. Date of issue below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY SHILLINGS
· 50 ·
1969
Reverse
Exterior perspective of the Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs in Namugongo, Uganda within circle. Mirrored branches at bottom. Dotted circle around the rim. Date of Pope's visit below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF UGANDA
UGANDA MARTYRS' SHRINE
NAMUGONGO
1969
Edge
Reeded
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1969 | 
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4 390 | Proof | 83% | |||||||||||
| 1970 | Proof | 17% | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 91
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Bullion value: USD 894.22
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Actual gold weight: 0.200 oz
Current gold price: 4472.30 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
   |
Heritage Auctions 2025 August 31 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65192 Lot 99313 
|
31 Aug 2025 | 1969 – Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR63 Deep Cameo) |
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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