Tanzania 5 Shilingi, 1987 – 1989

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tanzania Tanzania
Currency Shilling (1966 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Shilingi
Year 1987 – 1989
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Decagonal (10-sided)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.3
Diameter (mm) 27.53
Thickness (mm) 2

Description

5 Shilingi from Tanzania. Issued from 1987 to 1989. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 27.53 mm and weighs 8.3 g.

Obverse
Large (18mm) bust of President Mwinyi right flanked by flowers, date below
Reverse
Value within centre circle, food sources in four frames surrounding (Five)
Edge
Segmented reeding

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1989  — — € 0,54 € 1,90 — — 30%
1988  10M — € 0,68 € 1,10 — — 38%
1987  5M € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,90 € 3,30 50%

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