UGX - Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling is the currency of Uganda. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Uganda Shilling exchange rate is the UGX to USD rate. The currency code for Shillings is UGX, and the currency symbol is UGX. Below, you'll find Ugandan Shilling rates and a currency converter. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog, or take UGX rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website.
Notice: As of March 30, 2013, the 1987 series of UGX is no longer legal tender. The currency will be exchangeable at any commercial bank until May 30, 2013 and at any Bank of Uganda branch until December 30, 2013. More info ▶
Top UGX Exchange Rates
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| USD | GBP | EUR | INR | KES | CAD | SEK | AUD | DKK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 UGX | 0.00028 | 0.00021 | 0.00024 | 0.01785 | 0.02887 | 0.00035 | 0.00231 | 0.00036 | 0.00180 | |
| Inverse: | 3601.44 | 4711.47 | 4124.83 | 56.0092 | 34.6336 | 2844.82 | 432.126 | 2813.71 | 554.678 | |
Currency Facts
Name: Ugandan Shilling
Symbol: UGX
Top UGX Conversion:
UGX/USD
Top UGX Chart:
UGX/USD Chart
Inflation: 5.60%
Coins:
Freq Used: UGX1, UGX2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000
Banknotes:
Freq Used: UGX1000, UGX2000, UGX5000, UGX10, UGX20, UGX50
Central Bank:
Bank of Uganda
Website: http://www.bou.or.ug
Users: Uganda
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Ugandan Shilling History
Prior to the 1900's, one of the earliest forms of currency used in Uganda was the Indian Rupee. In 1906, the East African Rupee replaced the Indian Rupee and was used throughout Uganda, Kenya, and Tanganyika. The East African Florin replaced the Rupee at par in 1920, but just one year later, the East African Currency Board introduced the East African Shilling; it was pegged to one Shilling Sterling and was valued at a rate of 2 Shillings to 1 Florin.
In 1966 the Bank of Uganda was established and the first Ugandan Shilling was introduced. The banknotes and coin changed several times as a result of changes in regime. Due to high inflation, a new Shilling was created in 1987 at a rate of 100 old Shillings to 1 new one. On March 2013, the 1987 series of UGX was demonetized and in April 2013, the minor currency unit was changed from 100 to 0.
