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10 000 Shillings, Bank of Uganda, Uganda, 2010–2025 (Pick 52)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2010-2025

Issuing entity

Uganda

This 10 000 Shillings note was issued in Uganda by the Bank of Uganda, with dates recorded from 2010–2025. It belongs to the New shilling (1987-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1962-date). It measures 142 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 52.

Obverse: Dark purple on multishade red and purple underprint; serial numbers red and black. Statue at left, water cascade at center, Uganda Coat of Arms above, and the Bank of Uganda Coat of Arms at bottom-right adjacent to hologram strip. Its lettering reads “BANK OF UGANDA / Legal tender for ten thousand Shillings for Bank of Uganda / TEN THOUSAND SHILLINGS / SHILINGI ELFU KUMI”. Reverse: Dark purple on multishade pink and purple underprint. Border map of Uganda at centre with banana trees, wooden statue at right. Sun symbol in background. Its lettering reads “BANK OF UGANDA / TEN THOUSAND SHILLINGS / SHILINGI ELFU KUMI / 0 Latitude EQUATOR”.

The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: A bird's head and electrotype denomination 10000. Signatures recorded for the type: Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile (ETM) (Governor); George William Nyeko (GWN) (Secretary); Susan Wasagali Kanyemibwa (SWK) (Secretary); Michael Atingi-Ego (MAE₁) (Deputy Governor); Michael Atingi-Ego (MAE₂) (Governor). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 17 May 2010.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

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Physical characteristics

Size
142 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
A bird's head and electrotype denomination 10000

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
New shilling (1987-date)
Signatures
Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile (ETM) (Governor) · George William Nyeko (GWN) (Secretary) · Susan Wasagali Kanyemibwa (SWK) (Secretary) · Michael Atingi-Ego (MAE₁) (Deputy Governor) · Michael Atingi-Ego (MAE₂) (Governor)
Issuing bank
Bank of Uganda

Design

Obverse
Dark purple on multishade red and purple underprint; serial numbers red and black. Statue at left, water cascade at center, Uganda Coat of Arms above, and the Bank of Uganda Coat of Arms at bottom-right adjacent to hologram strip.
Reverse
Dark purple on multishade pink and purple underprint. Border map of Uganda at centre with banana trees, wooden statue at right. Sun symbol in background.
Obverse lettering
BANK OF UGANDA / Legal tender for ten thousand Shillings for Bank of Uganda / TEN THOUSAND SHILLINGS / SHILINGI ELFU KUMI
Reverse lettering
BANK OF UGANDA / TEN THOUSAND SHILLINGS / SHILINGI ELFU KUMI / 0 Latitude EQUATOR

Identification

Value
10 000 Shillings
Dates recorded
2010-2025
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 52

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P52
  • NumistaN# 208579

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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