10 Shilingi coin from Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa, United Republic of Tanzania). The coin was circulated in 1987 - 1989 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: Tanzania

Continents: Africa

Groupings: Eastern Africa

Denomination: 10 Shilingi

Value: 10 Shilingi 10Tzs = Thb 0.13

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1987 - 1989

Year: 1987 - 1989

Numismatic period: United Republic Of Tanzania 1966 - 2021

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Copper-nickel

Diameter: 29 mm.

Thickness: 2 mm.

Weight: 9.7 g.

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Mint: Royal Mint

Obverse: Depiction Of President J. K. Nyerere Facing Left In Circle

Obverse lettering: MWALIMU JULIUS K. NYERERE RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA

Obverse translation: Teacher Julius K. Nyerere The First President Of Tanzania

Reverse: The Coat Of Arms Of Tanzania Comprises A Warrior’S Shield Which Bears A Golden Portion With A Torch On The Upper Part Followed Underneath By The Flag Of Tanzania, Then A Red Part With Crossed Axe And Hoe, Wavy Bands Are At The Bottom. A Spear Stands In The Middle. The Shield Stands Upon The Representation Of Mount Kilimanjaro. Elephant Tusks Are Supported By A Man And A Woman, With A Clove Bush At The Feet Of The Man And A Cotton Bush At The Feet Of The Woman. The United Republic Motto – Uhuru Na Umoja – Is Written In Swahili And Means "Freedom And Unity".

Reverse lettering: SHILINGI KUMI 1987 UHURU NA UMOJA 10

Reverse translation: Ten Shillings Freedom And Unity 

Edge: Reeded

ℹ Themes: Coat Of Arms, Cold Weapons, Head Of State, Politician