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250 Shilingi – Tanzania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25 Anniversary of Independence

Context

Year: 1985

Issuer: Tanzania

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 28.16 g

Silver weight: 26.05 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #29

Numista: #99585

Value

Exchange value: 250 TZS

Bullion value: $71.52

Obverse

Inscription:

· MIAKA ISHIRINI NA NNE YA KUIONGOZA TANZANIA HURU 1961-1985 ·

250

SHILINGI MIA MBILI NA HAMSINI

Translation:

THE TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR OF LEADING FREE TANZANIA 1961-1985 ·

250

TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Reverse

Inscription:

MWALIMU JULIUS K. NYERERE

RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA

Translation:

First President of Tanzania
Teacher Julius K. Nyerere

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	—	1,000	Proof

✨ Legendary

250 Shilingi – Tanzania

Obverse

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