500 Shilingi Cheetah
1998 year| Silver | 33.63 g | 38.4 mm |
| Issuer | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 500 Shilingi 500 TZS = USD 0.18 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 33.63 g |
| Diameter | 38.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#173736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Shilingi (Cheetah) coin from Tanzania, made of Silver and weighing 33.63g, has a unique feature - it has a built-in security feature that changes the color of the cheetah's spots from silver to purple when viewed at different angles. This feature is known as "color-shifting technology" and it was introduced to prevent counterfeiting.