Page "Uganda Cowries" Paragraph 1

The values of the stamps varied, but all were denominated in cowries ( monetary seashells ), at 200 cowries per rupee or 12½ cowries = 1d.

The design was simple, showing just the initials of the jurisdiction and a number for the denomination.

The paper used was extremely thin.

The stamps have been forged.

Only a small number of the genuine stamps seem to have survived.

Pen initialed, surcharged values exist ; of these Robson Lowe commented, " All are rare.

We do not recall selling a copy in over 25 years.