5 Shilingi (FAO) 1978 front 5 Shilingi (FAO) 1978 back
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5 Shilingi FAO

1978 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 13.6 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanzania
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
5 Shilingi 5 TZS = USD 0.0018
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
13.6 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#12543
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Man on a tractor, denomination underneath, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F.A.O. TENTH REGIONAL CONFERENCE FOR AFRICA
5 SHILINGI TANO

Edge

Altering Plain and Reeded segments

Interesting fact

The 5 Shilingi (FAO) 1978 coin from Tanzania has a unique feature - it has a triangular shape, unlike most coins which are circular.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Shilingi (FAO) 1978 coin.