The Ugandan Shilling is the official currency of Uganda. The currency code for the Ugandan Shilling is UGX. The Ugandan Shilling is divided into 100 cents. There are a variety of coins and notes in circulation, all of which feature a portrait of President Yoweri Museveni. The most common denominations are 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000 shillings.The Ugandan Shilling has been relatively stable against the US dollar since 2000. However, due to high inflation rates in Uganda (averaging around 10% per year), the real value of the shilling has declined significantly over time. As a result, prices for goods and services in Uganda have increased dramatically (by more than 400% since 2000). This has made life very difficult for many people living in Uganda who earn a fixed salary in shillings but have to pay their bills in dollars or other hard currencies.