Tanzania 1984 1000 shilingi

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Sincona sale 43, lot 3792

This specimen was lot 3792 in Sincona sale 43 (Zurich, October 2017), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$776 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"TANZANIA, Republik, seit 1964 1000 Shilingi 1984. Jahrzehnt für die Frauen 1976-1985. Selten. Nur 500 Exemplare geprägt. Polierte Platte. FDC. (republic of Tanzania, since 1964, one thousand shilingi of 1984, International Women's Decade, 1976-85. Rare. Only 500 pieces struck. Choice Proof.)"

This NCLT was accompanied by a silver 100 shilingi (KM 16). Several other countries issued NCLT's for this occasion.

Recorded mintage: 500.

Specification: 8.10 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 8.10 g.

Catalog reference: KM 17. Fr-3.

Source:

  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 43, Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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