Tanzania 1000 Shillings, 2014

Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tanzania Tanzania
Currency Shilling (1966 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1000 Shillings
Year 2014
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Thickness (mm) 2

Description

1000 Shillings from Tanzania. Issued in 2014. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 20 g.

Obverse
Tanzania Coat of Arms. Man standing on left, facing right. Shield in center flanked by two ivory tusks. Woman standing on right, facing left. Banner below figures with words: DUHURU NA UMOJA (Freedom and unity (In Swahili))
Reverse
Front image of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Both figures with Gold leaf halos around their heads. Vatican City in the background. Flying dove above and between both heads. Names of Popes and date below, divided by a cross.
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2014  1K Antique finish 40%
2014  1K Proof 60%

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