Coinsberg

20 Shilingi – Tanzania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 20th Anniversary of Independence

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Tanzania

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 34.5 mm

Weight: 16 g

Silver weight: 14.80 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #13a

Numista: #99601

Value

Exchange value: 20 TZS

Bullion value: $40.64

Obverse

Inscription:

MWALIMU JULIUS K. NYERERE

RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA

Translation:

First President of Tanzania
Teacher Julius K. Nyerere

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Reverse

Inscription:

MIAKA ISHIRINI YA UHURU 1961-1981

20

SHILINGI ISHIRINI

Translation:

TWENTIETH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1961-1981

20

TWENTY SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	20,000	Proof

✨ Legendary