The C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum is a
Ugandan museum showcasing the
numismatic
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, medals and related objects.
Specialists, known as numismatists, are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, but the discipline also includ ...
heritage of the country and is operated by the
Bank of Uganda. It is located at Plot 45 Kampala Road,
Kampala.
History and etymology
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the central bank opened the museum on 15 August 2006.
The museum was named after
Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo, the 8th governor of the Bank of Uganda, in recognition of his contribution to Uganda's economy.
Collection
The museum is located within the premises of the central bank and is open to the general public, at no cost.
Its collection comprises commemorative coins and medals, pre-money items used in the area that comprises present-day Uganda protectorate, Uganda's early forms of currency such as the rupee as well as both historical and contemporary notes and coins among others.
It also holds historical prints, publications and photos that showcase the history of the bank.
As of 2020, the museum was listed as having participated in the
Global Money Week.
See also
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Bank of Uganda
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List of Museums in Uganda
Below is a list of museums in Uganda.
A-B
*Ankole cultural drama actor's museum
*Attitude change museum
* Bamasaaba Cultural Union
* Bulemba Museum
* Bukonzo Cultural Association Museum
* Bunyoro Community Historical Museum Associates
*Busoga Cu ...
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Ugandan shilling
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Governor of the Bank of Uganda
References
External links
Museum website*
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2006 establishments in Uganda
Museums established in 2006
Museums in Uganda
Numismatic museums in Africa
Organisations based in Kampala
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