2500 Shilingi (Independence) – Tanzania

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25 Anniversary of Independence

Tanzania

Context

Year: 1985

Issuer: Tanzania

Period:

Republic

(since 1964)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 10

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 46.85 g

Gold weight: 42.96 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #31

Numista: #99575

Value

Exchange value: 2500 TZS

Bullion value: $7164.78

Obverse

Description:

Tanzanian coat of arms with encircling legend.

Inscription:

· MIAKA ISHIRINI NA NNE YA KUIONGOZA TANZANIA HURU 1961-1985 ·

2500

SHILINGI ELFU MBILI NA MIA TANO

Translation:

THE TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR OF LEADING FREE TANZANIA 1961-1985 ·

2500

TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SHILLINGS

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Reverse

Description:

Bust of President Julius K. Nyerere with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

MWALIMU JULIUS K. NYERERE

RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA

Translation:

First President of Tanzania
Teacher Julius K. Nyerere

Script: Latin

Language: Swahili

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	—	10	Proof

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