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2500 Shilingi Hyena
1998 year| Silver | 155.36 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 2500 Shilingi 2500 TZS = USD 0.92 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 155.36 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#173741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2500 Shilingi (Hyena) coin from Tanzania, made of Silver and weighing 155.36g, is a non-circulating coin that features a unique design of a hyena on its obverse side. This coin is interesting because it is one of the few coins in the world that features a hyena, an animal that is often overlooked in coin designs. Additionally, the coin's weight and silver content make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
