500 Shillings (Queen Mother African Tour) 1997 front 500 Shillings (Queen Mother African Tour) 1997 back
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500 Shillings Queen Mother African Tour

1997 year
Silver (.925) 31.22 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Tanzania
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
500 Shilingi 500 TZS = USD 0.18
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.22 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#49333
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Scene from Queen Mother's East African tour

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
THE DUKE AND DUCHESS·EAST AFRICAN TOUR 1925
500 SHILLINGS

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 500 Shillings (Queen Mother African Tour) 1997 coin from Tanzania is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Queen Mother, Elizabeth II, in a traditional Maasai outfit, surrounded by a pattern of traditional Maasai beadwork. This design was created to commemorate the Queen Mother's visit to Tanzania in 1997, and it highlights the country's cultural diversity and rich history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  30000 - - - - - -

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