1 Shilingi, Tanzania

1 Shilingi, Tanzania, 1966-1984 obverse image1 Shilingi, Tanzania, 1966-1984 reverse image
1 Shilingi coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Tanzania flagTanzania
  • Years of Minting:
    1966-1984
  • Period:
    Republic (1964-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
1 Shilingi Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.35-$39.95

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Shilingi Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Hand holding torch to the left with the denomination in words above and in numerals below.

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Depiction of President J. K. Nyerere facing left flanked by flowers and the country name to the left of the date above.

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Shilingi Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

TANZANIA 1982 RAIS WA KWANZA

Reverse:

SHILINGI MOJA 1

1 Shilingi Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

1 Shilingi sizes
  • Weight:8 g
  • Diameter:27.74 mm
  • Thickness:1.62 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin

Coins similar to 1 Shilingi

Similar Coins

50 Senti obverse image

50 Senti, 1966-1984

Tanzania

Value: $ 1.55-14.99

5 Shilingi FAO obverse image

5 Shilingi FAO, 1978

Tanzania

Value: $ 4.99-8.00

10 Shilingi obverse image

10 Shilingi, 1987-1989

Tanzania

Value: $ 1.35-39.95

20 Shilingi Independence obverse image

20 Shilingi Independence, 1981

Tanzania

Value: $ 20.00-595.00

Coin ID Scaner blog

Explore more

article cover image

Coins Overview

1911 Liberty Head Nickel: Price Chart & Collector’s Guide

The Liberty Head series is a unique example of how seemingly ordinary coins may be worth thousands or millions of dollars. Numismatic creations can be tricky, and the 1911 issue is an illustrative example of this phenomenon.

time to read3 min
04.18.25
article cover image

Coins Overview

1912 Liberty Head Nickel Value: Complete Collector’s Guide

The 1912 Liberty nickel is the last officially produced coin in the Liberty Head series that holds a special place in any collection or museum. Although it is one of many issues that were released under the same emblem, 1912 was nevertheless different.

time to read3 min
04.17.25
article cover image

Coins Overview

Top 100 Most Valuable Coins in The World

Some coins stand out not only because of their historical significance but because of their immense value. 2025 is set to be another incredible year for collectors, with many rare coins worth money now hitting the auction block or appearing in private collections.

time to read11 min
04.17.25

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin