Tanzania 5 Shilingi, 1971
Independence
Information
Country
Tanzania
Tanzania
Currency
Shilling
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
5 Shilingi
Year
1971
Ruler
Republic
(1964–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.6
Diameter (mm)
31.5
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
5 Shilingi from Tanzania. Issued in 1971. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 31.5 mm and weighs 13.6 g.
- Obverse
- Head of President J.K. Nyerere left
- Reverse
- Bananas, cereals, cow
- Edge
- Segmented Reeding (per side; 5 each reeded & plain)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1971) | 1M | € 1,40 | € 2,70 | € 3,50 | € 3,60 |
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