Tanzania 5 shillings, 1971

10th Anniversary of Independence

Information

NumberKM# 5
CountryTanzania
PeriodUnited Republic of Tanzania (1966 - 2025)
CurrencyTanzanian shilling
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination5 shillings
Currency rate5 TZS = 0.01 USD
Year1971
Subject10th Anniversary of Independence
Edge typeReeded and smooth section
Shape10-sided
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)13.6
Diameter (mm)31.5
Thickness (mm)2.2

Obverse:

5 shillings 1971, Tanzania (10th Anniversary of Independence)

Anniversary  Head of state  Plant 

Description
Julius Nyerere (1st President of Tanzania)

Legend
1961 - 1971
TANZANIA

Creators: Christopher Ironside

Reverse

5 shillings 1971, Tanzania (10th Anniversary of Independence)

Animals  Plant 

Description
Banana
Corn (Maize)
Cow
Ears

Legend
5
SHILINGI TANO

Creators: Christopher Ironside

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, Llantrisant1.000.000+200


Collection

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Offers
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