50 Senti 1988-1990 front 50 Senti 1988-1990 back
50 Senti 1988-1990 photo
© Beku

50 Senti

 
Nickel clad steel 4 g 20.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanzania
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1990
Value
50 Senti 0.50 TZS = USD 0.00018
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
20.9 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#1961
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Rabbit facing left
Binomial name: Leporidae poelagus

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SENTI HAMSINI
50

Translation: Cents: Fifty

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Bunyoro rabbit or Central African rabbit is a sub species (Poelagus marjorita) of Rabbits

Interesting fact

The 50 Senti coin from Tanzania, issued between 1988 and 1990, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a traditional Tanzanian boat, known as a "dhow," sailing on the ocean. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich maritime history and its connection to the Indian Ocean.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  10000000 - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1990  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Senti 1988-1990 coin.