5 Senti, Tanzania

5 Senti, Tanzania, 1966-1984 obverse image5 Senti, Tanzania, 1966-1984 reverse image
5 Senti coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Tanzania flagTanzania
  • Years of Minting:
    1966-1984
  • Period:
    Republic (1964-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Dodecagonal (12-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
5 Senti Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$14.99

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

5 Senti Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Indo Pacific Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) jumping to the left above the denomination. Tano means 5 in Swahili.

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, facing left

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Senti Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

TANZANIA 1976 RAIS WA KWANZA

Reverse:

SENTI TANO 5

5 Senti Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

5 Senti sizes
  • Weight:4.0 g
  • Diameter:23.24 mm
  • Thickness:1.33 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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