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1 Shilingi
| Nickel clad steel | 6.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1992 |
| Value | 1 Shilingi 1 TZS = USD 0.00037 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Hand holding torch, value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 SHILINGI MOJA
Translation: One
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilingi coin from Tanzania was designed by the Tanzanian artist, J.S. Mwanyika. The coin features a portrait of Julius Nyerere, the first president of Tanzania, on the obverse side, and a depiction of a traditional Tanzanian hut on the reverse side. The coin was minted from 1987 to 1992 and was made of nickel-clad steel, weighing 6.5 grams. It was a significant coin in Tanzanian currency and was widely used during its time in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilingi 1987-1992 coin.
