5 Shilingi (Central Bank) ND (1976) front 5 Shilingi (Central Bank) ND (1976) back
5 Shilingi (Central Bank) ND (1976) photo
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5 Shilingi Central Bank ND

1976 year
Copper-nickel 13 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanzania
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1976
Value
5 Shilingi 5 TZS = USD 0.0018
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13 g
Diameter
31.5 mm
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12542
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

The building of the Bank of Tanzania. At the top, the value in letters and at the bottom, the number "5" between two branches.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SHILINGI TANO
5

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Julius Nyerere: Tanzanian politician, founding father of Tanzania, President of Tanzania from the date of the country's foundation, in 1964, until his retirement, in 1985. He is considered one of the greatest historical figures of the Twentieth Century and one of the two most important personalities of modern Africa together with Nelson Mandela.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Shilingi coin from Tanzania is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Tanzanian woman wearing a colorful headscarf and carrying a basket, while the reverse side features a stunning image of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. This design was created by the Tanzanian artist, J.S. Mwanyika, and it symbolizes the country's rich cultural traditions and natural beauty.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1976)  1000000 - - - - - -

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