Tanzania 5 shillings, 1972 - 1980

Information

NumberKM# 6
CountryTanzania
PeriodUnited Republic of Tanzania (1966 - 2025)
CurrencyTanzanian shilling
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 shillings
Currency rate5 TZS = 0.01 USD
Year1972 - 1980
Edge typeReeded and smooth section
Shape10-sided
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)13.8
Diameter (mm)31.5
Thickness (mm)2.2

Obverse:

5 shillings 1972 - 1980, Tanzania

Head of state 

Description
Julius Nyerere (1st President of Tanzania)

Legend
RAIS WA KWANZA
TANZANIA

Creators: Christopher Ironside

Reverse

5 shillings 1972 - 1980, Tanzania

Animals  FAO  Plant 

Description
Banana
Corn (Maize)
Cow
Ears

Legend
5
SHILINGI TANO

Creators: Christopher Ironside

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
19805.000.000+-
B
$ 3.21
19735.000.000+-
19728.000.000+-


Collection

1980$ 3.21  
1973$ *****  
1972$ *****  
Offers
-user1972 $ 1-user1972 $ 1.2-user1973 $ 1.66-user1972 $ 1.96-user1972 $ 2.05-user1972 $ 2.06-user1972 $ 2.21-user1972 $ 2.22
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