10 shillings 1982

Common. Despite being from 1982, this denomination and issue remain readily available on the secondary market. eBay price tracking data shows consistent sales of UNC examples in the $1.25–$5.50 range over the past decade, with catalogue values (2019) listing UNC at $3.00. The note was issued in sufficient quantities to meet circulation demands, and no evidence of low print runs, recalls, or rarity factors exists. The serial number prefix 'A/19' does not correspond to replacement note prefixes (Z/1, Y/1, X/1, W/1), indicating this is a regular-issue note from the standard printing.

Issued in 1982 during a period of relative stability under the Bank of Uganda's management, this banknote reflects Uganda's natural heritage and national identity through its heraldic coat of arms bearing the motto 'FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY' and its celebration of indigenous wildlife. The note's design emphasizes Uganda's wildlife wealth—featuring the elephant, hippopotamus, and antelope depicted in their natural landscape with mountains and water—serving as both currency and a cultural statement about the nation's environmental identity during the post-Amin recovery period.

The obverse features Uganda's national coat of arms positioned at the left, composed of two antelope supporters flanking a shield with a central sun symbol, all bearing the national motto 'FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY.' A large decorative numeral '10' with intricate geometric patterning dominates the center, with an antelope illustration on the right. The reverse depicts a naturalistic scene of Ugandan wildlife: an antelope (likely a Kob, Uganda's national animal) stands prominently in the center, with an African elephant on the left and a hippopotamus on the right, all positioned in a landscape suggesting the Victoria Nile region with mountains, forest, and water. Decorative rosette medallions frame the corners, and fine-line guilloche patterns provide security printing throughout.

FRONT SIDE: 'BANK OF UGANDA' (issuing authority); 'TEN SHILLINGS' (English denomination); 'SHILINGI KUMI' (Luganda/Swahili equivalent); 'LEGAL TENDER FOR TEN SHILLINGS' (legal status); 'FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY' (national motto from coat of arms); 'GOVERNOR' and 'SECRETARY' (signature titles); Serial number 'A/19 029766'. BACK SIDE: 'BANK OF UGANDA' (issuing authority); 'TEN SHILLINGS SHILINGI KUMI' (bilingual denomination).

Intaglio engraving (recess printing), evidenced by the fine line patterns, complex guilloche security designs, detailed animal illustrations, and the elaborate heraldic work on the coat of arms. The multi-color printing appears to utilize the traditional multi-plate intaglio process typical of Bank of Uganda banknotes from this era. The printer for this Pick number is likely a European security printer such as Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. or De La Rue, though specific attribution would require archival confirmation.

This specimen displays serial number 'A/19 029766,' indicating it is a regular-issue note rather than a replacement note. Known replacement note varieties for the 10 Shilling denomination include serial number prefixes Z/1, Y/1, X/1, and W/1, which command no premium. The note exhibits the standard GOVERNOR and SECRETARY signature titles as documented in the catalogs. No date variation exists for this issue (dated ND 1982). Watermark verification would show the crested crane's head characteristic of this series, though not visible in these images.