20 Shilingi Independence, Tanzania

20 Shilingi Independence, Tanzania, 1981 obverse image20 Shilingi Independence, Tanzania, 1981 reverse image
20 Shilingi Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Tanzania flagTanzania
  • Years of Minting:
    1981
  • Period:
    Republic (1964-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
20 Shilingi Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$20.00-$595.00

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

20 Shilingi Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Coat of arms, value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Philip Nathan

Obverse

Description:

Depiction of President J. K. Nyerere facing left in circle

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Philip Nathan

Edge

Description:

Reeded

20 Shilingi Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

MWALIMU JULIUS K. NYERERE RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA

Reverse:

MIAKA ISHIRINI YA UHURU 1961-1981 20 SHILINGI ISHIRINI

20 Shilingi Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

20 Shilingi Independence sizes
  • Weight:16 g
  • Diameter:34.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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