50 Senti


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	4.0 g	21.0 mm

Description

Issuer	Tanzania
Period	Republic (1964-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1966-1984
Value	50 Senti 0.50 TZS = USD 0.00018
Currency	Shilling (1966-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	4.0 g
Diameter	21.0 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#3375
Rarity index	7%

Reverse

Seated rabbit facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SENTI HAMSINI
50

Translation: Fifty cents

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

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.

Of the circulation coins dated 1966, 16,000,000 were minted in 1966, 3,750,000 were minted in 1967, and 6,250,000 were minted in 1968.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Senti coin from Tanzania is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Tanzanian woman, while the reverse side features a representation of the country's famous Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. This design was created by Tanzanian artist, J.S. Mwanyika, and it has become an iconic symbol of Tanzanian currency.