| Issuer | Uganda |
|---|---|
| Year | 1968 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Shillings (5 UGS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-1987) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 37.80 mm |
| Thickness | 3.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Paul Vincze |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#7 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Uganda. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · BANK OF UGANDA · FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY FIVE SHILLINGS |
| Reverse description | Grazing cow (Bos indicus) towards left with drinking calf. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PRODUCE MORE FOOD F·A·O· COIN PLAN 16th OCTOBER 1968 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1968 - - 100 000 1968 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9835960930 |
| Comments |