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Currency of Uganda: Ugandan Shilling

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Ugandan Shilling · UGX · National

Ugandan Shilling
ISO UGX · UGANDA
Ugandan Shilling
ISO codeUGX
Monetary authorityBank of Uganda
UGX
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
UGX
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyUgandan Shilling
ISO codeUGX
Largest noteUSh50,000
Largest coinUSh500
Current note series2010 banknote issue

Who Issues Ugandan Shilling in Uganda

Uganda maintains a national currency framework for the Ugandan Shilling (UGX), with Bank of Uganda serving as the principal monetary authority. Its standardized ISO 4217 number is 800.

In practical currency use for Uganda, Bank of Uganda manages the monetary framework for the Ugandan Shilling in Uganda. UGX is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. The wording keeps the reference observation clearly bounded.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyUgandan Shilling (UGX)
Monetary authorityBank of Uganda

Exchange Rate for UGX

For the Ugandan Shilling (UGX), the useful benchmark is a dated UGX observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. This leaves the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

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In the Uganda context, compare like with like by using the same pair and roughly the same observation time. A bank, card network or cash desk may apply its own spread or fee to that benchmark. This separation keeps the reference observation clearly bounded.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Bank of Uganda's currency guidance identifies the 2010 issue with USh1,000, USh2,000, USh5,000, USh10,000, USh20,000 and USh50,000 banknotes.

USh1,000
USh2,000
USh5,000
USh10,000
USh20,000
USh50,000

Coins

Bank of Uganda lists eight shilling coin denominations: USh1, USh2, USh5, USh10, USh50, USh100, USh200 and USh500.

USh1
USh2
USh5
USh10
USh50
USh100
USh200
USh500

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Uganda?

In Uganda, the Ugandan Shilling (UGX) is the national currency, with Bank of Uganda responsible for the domestic monetary framework. That framing makes the timing of the observation visible.

Who manages the currency system in Uganda?

Bank of Uganda is the main monetary authority identified for Uganda.

Are the exchange rates for Uganda real-time?

In Uganda, a supported conversion is based on the latest reference observation available to the tool, with the observation date shown. It should not be read as a live executable quote. The page therefore keeps the reference observation clearly bounded.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

The institutional description for Uganda is grounded in Bank of Uganda and the relevant monetary arrangement. UGX is identified under ISO 4217, and any dated conversion observation is presented independently of the monetary-system description. This leaves the exchange-rate context transparent.

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Exchange-rate note: the UGX converter for Uganda requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.