C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum

The Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo Money Museum, commonly known as the C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum, is a numismatic museum located in Kampala, Uganda. Operated by the Bank of Uganda, the museum showcases the monetary heritage and financial history of Uganda. It is located at Plot 45 Kampala Road, Kampala.[1][2]

History and etymology

The C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum was officially opened on August 15, 2006, as part of the Bank of Uganda's 40th anniversary celebrations.[3][4] 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.[5]

Collection

The museum is located within the premises of the central bank and is open to the general public, at no cost.[6] The museum houses an extensive collection dedicated to preserving and displaying Uganda's numismatic heritage.[2]

The museum's collection spans the evolution of currency in Uganda, from traditional barter trade systems through the British protectorate period to the modern Uganda shilling. Key exhibits include:[4][2]

  • Traditional forms of exchange used by various Ugandan communities
  • Colonial-era currency from the British protectorate period
  • Historical banking equipment including vintage cheque signers and calculators
  • Security artifacts such as guns, bows, and arrows used in banking security
  • Commemorative coins and banknotes
  • Interactive displays showing the role of the Bank of Uganda in the country's economic development

As of 2020, the museum was listed as having participated in the Global Money Week.[7]

Publications

In 2014, the museum published a catalogue titled "The Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo Money Museum: Selected Collection Items," which highlights important items of national historical significance showcased at the museum.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum of the Bank of Uganda". museu.ms. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Bank of Uganda | C.N. Kikonyogo Museum". www.bou.or.ug. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  3. ^ "C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum of the Bank of Uganda". ITP Global Network. December 5, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Overview". archive.bou.or.ug. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  5. ^ "Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo". www.newvision.co.ug. 2001-06-27. Archived from the original on 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  6. ^ Bukenya, Dominic (2021-01-05). "Money museum tells Uganda's financial story". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  7. ^ "Visits to Money Museums". globalmoneyweek.org. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  8. ^ The Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo Money Museum : selected collection items : a catalogue. Kampala, Uganda: C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum. 2014.
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