5 Shilingi (1972 - 1980)
Features
Denomination | 5 Shilingi |
Catalog Number | KM# 6 |
Weight (g) | 13.5 |
Diameter (mm) | 31.5 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
Shape: | Decagonal (10-sided) |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
TANZANIA 1980
RAIS WA KWANZA
TANZANIA 1980
RAIS WA KWANZA
Reverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
SHILINGI
5
TANO
SHILINGI
5
TANO
Edge
Description:
Milled at intervals.
Milled at intervals.
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1972 | 8,000,000 | Common | |
1973 | 5,000,000 | Common | |
1980 | 5,000,000 | Common |