Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo
| Company type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Industry | Numismatics, Cultural heritage |
| Founded | August 15, 2006 |
| Headquarters | Kampala , Uganda |
| Owner | Bank of Uganda |
The Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo Money Museum, also referred to as the C.N. Kikonyogo Money Museum, is a numismatic institution located in Kampala, Uganda, and managed by the Bank of Uganda. This museum showcases the financial and monetary legacy of Uganda and can be found at Plot 45 Kampala Road, Kampala.
History and etymology
The museum was inaugurated on August 15, 2006, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Bank of Uganda. It bears the name of Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo, who served as the bank’s eighth governor, in recognition of his significant contributions to Uganda’s economic development.
Collection
Housed within the premises of the central bank and accessible to visitors at no charge, the museum is dedicated to preserving Uganda’s numismatic history. Its exhibits illustrate the progression of currency from indigenous barter systems through the British protectorate period to today’s Uganda shilling. Among the prominent displays are:
- Indigenous trade and exchange practices in Ugandan societies
- Currency issued during the British protectorate era
- Historical banking apparatus such as antique cheque signers and calculators
- Security-related items including firearms, bows, and arrows used for safeguarding banks
- Commemorative coins and paper money
- Interactive exhibits detailing the Bank of Uganda’s influence on national economic growth
By 2020, the museum was actively involved in Global Money Week activities.
Publications
In 2014, a catalogue entitled The Charles Nyonyintono Kikonyogo Money Museum: Selected Collection Items was published, highlighting important artifacts with cultural and financial relevance to Uganda’s history.
See also
- Bank of Uganda
- List of Museums in Uganda
- Ugandan shilling
- Governor of the Bank of Uganda
- Uganda shilling
- Economy of Uganda