Banknote Uganda 500 Shillings - Elephant - Makerere University - 1991 - BG

This Ugandan banknote was issued in 1991. It has a face value of 500 shillings.

The front of the banknote depicts an African elephant. It also features the name of the issuing country, "Bank of Uganda", as well as the face value of the banknote. The denomination is also written out in words.

On the back, there is a depiction of Makerere University, a higher education institution located in Kampala, the Ugandan capital. The name of the university is clearly indicated. The face value of the banknote is also present on the back.

This is a specimen from the Ugandan numismatic collection, testifying to the monetary and cultural history of the country.

The presence of the elephant and Makerere University on this banknote highlights the importance of wildlife and education in the Ugandan national identity. The year of issue, 1991, places this banknote in the economic and political context of Uganda during that period.