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5 Shilingi
– Tanzania
Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration:
FAO
Context
Years:
1972–1980
Issuer:
Tanzania
Period:
Republic
(since 1964)
Currency:
Shilling
(since 1966)
Total mintage:
18,000,000
Material
Diameter:
31.5 mm
Weight:
13.8 g
Thickness:
2.2 mm
Shape:
Decagonal (10-sided)
Composition:
Copper-nickel
(75%
Copper
, 25%
Nickel
)
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
KM:
#
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6
Numista:
#8233
Value
Exchange value:
5 TZS
Obverse
Inscription:
TANZANIA 1980
RAIS WA KWANZA
Translation:
FIRST PRESIDENT
Script:
Latin
Language:
Swahili
Engraver:
Christopher Ironside
Reverse
Inscription:
SHILINGI
5
TANO
Translation:
SHILLING
5
FIVE
Script:
Latin
Language:
Swahili
Engraver:
Christopher Ironside
Edge
Five smooth and five reeded sides
Categories
Animal
>
Cow
Person
>
Politician
Organization
>
FAO
Plant
>
Fruit
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1972
—
8,000,000
+
1973
—
5,000,000
+
1980
—
5,000,000
+
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