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50 Shilingi
| Brass plated steel | 7.91 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2015 |
| Value | 50 Shilingi 50 TZS = USD 0.018 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#6896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
The black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
Mother rhino with calf
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHILINGI HAMSINI
50
Translation: FIFTY SHILINGI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Shilingi coin from Tanzania features a portrait of Julius Nyerere, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Nyerere was a prominent figure in Tanzanian history and played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He served as president from 1964 until 1985 and is widely respected for his efforts to promote unity and stability in the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Shilingi 1996-2015 coin.
