Uganda Banknote Set - Full 2010 Series - 1,000 to 50,000 Shillings - UNC Bundle 2019 2021,

The Pearl of Africa: A Complete Currency Journey

Experience the rich tapestry of East African culture with this complete set of Ugandan Shilling (UGX) banknotes. From the golden savannahs to the source of the Nile, these notes celebrate the "Pearl of Africa" through world-class engraving and vivid color palettes. This set includes all six denominations currently in circulation.

Denomination Highlights:

• 50,000 Shillings (Yellow): Features the Stride Monument in Kampala and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the mountain gorilla.

• 20,000 Shillings (Red): Showcases the Centenary Monument in Mayfair Gardens and a traditional long-horned Ankole bull.

• 10,000 Shillings (Purple): Highlights the Independence Monument and a profile of a Cavendish banana plant (Matooke).

• 5,000 Shillings (Green): Displays the World War II Memorial and the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon).

• 2,000 Shillings (Blue): Features the Speke Monument at the Source of the Nile and the Nile River itself.

• 1,000 Shillings (Brown): Showcases the Nyero Rock Paintings and the Uganda kob.

Common Security & Design Features:

• The Coat of Arms: All notes feature the Ugandan shield and spears, flanked by the crested crane and the Ugandan kob.

• Cultural Motifs: Backgrounds are filled with intricate patterns inspired by traditional Ugandan mat weaving and pottery.

• Advanced Security: Look for the SPARK orbital moving ring (on higher denominations), security threads, and watermarks of the Crested Crane.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Bank of Uganda.

• Series: 2010 Design (Current Issue).

• Condition: Choice Uncirculated (UNC) – These notes are crisp, flat, and original. They have never been in general circulation.

• Quantity: 6 Notes (Full Denomination Set).

Collector's Perspective: The 2010 Ugandan series was the first in Africa to receive the "Banknote of the Year" nomination by the International Bank Note Society for its 50,000 Shillings note. This set is a perfect example of how modern polymer-hybrid security features can be blended with traditional hand-engraved artistry.