UGANDA. Republic, 1962-present. 30 Shillings 1969 (Silver, 60 mm, 60.00 g, 6 h), on the Papal Visit of Pope Paul VI to Kampala. THIRTY SHILLINGS Coat of arms; below, 30 / 1969. Rev. BANK OF UGANDA / 1969 Bust of Paul VI to right, wearing mozzetta and mantum; left, coat of arms; right, Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs in Namugongo; below, KAMPALA JULY 1969. KM 13. Proof.



From July 31 to August 2, 1969, Pope Paul VI made a historic vitsit to Uganda, becoming the first sitting pope to visit Africa. Over the course of the three-day visit, he consecrated twelve African bishops, paid homage at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, and held meetings with both government representatives and religious leaders.