Ugandan Shilling (UGX) TradingHours.com
The Ugandan Shilling is the primary currency of Uganda. This currency is used by an estimated 42,723,139 people. Based on our estimate, Ugandan Shilling is the #29 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Ugandan Shilling is "UGX". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 800. The currency symbol for the Shilling is "UGX".
Ugandan Shilling conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
UGX Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Ugandan Shilling is Uganda.
There are approximately 42,723,139 people around the world who use the Ugandan Shilling. The Ugandan Shilling is the #29 most used widely currency is the world.
42,723,139 user population
Ranked #29 in the worldUGX Exchange Rates
1 Ugandan Shilling equals:
† Rates last updated at 19 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
UGX Currency Facts
UGX Details
| ISO 4217 Code | UGX |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 800 |
| Unit Name | Shilling |
| Symbol | UGX |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
UGX Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | N.a. |
| Frequently Used banknotes | UGX1000, UGX2000, UGX5000, UGX10, UGX20, UGX50 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | UGX1, UGX2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
UGX Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank of Uganda |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bou.or.ug |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 42,723,139 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #29 |
| UGX Inflation Rate | 2.62% |
| Inflation Rank | #60 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2020 UGX Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bank of Uganda. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Ugandan Shilling may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Liberation Day | January 26, 2020 | Closed |
| Arch Janan Luwum Day | February 16, 2020 | Closed |
| International Women's Day | March 8, 2020 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2020 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 13, 2020 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid al-Fitr | May 24, 2020 | Closed |
| Ugandan Martyrs Day | June 3, 2020 | Closed |
| National Heroes Day | June 9, 2020 | Closed |
| Eid al-Adha | July 31, 2020 | Closed |
| Independence Day | October 9, 2020 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2020 | Closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2020 | Closed |
UGX Currency History
The Ugandan Shilling was created in January 1988. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Ugandan Shilling.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Ugandan shilling (UGS) | unknown to December 1987 | UGX |