Tanzania 1974 5 Senti

Tanzania is a union of the former British colonies of Tanganyika and Zanzibar and has been independent since 1964. Julius Nyerere (1922-99), shown on the obverse, was president of Tanzania 1964-85. The copper five senti shown was issued 1966-1984. In 1982, US$1 = 9.4 shillings.

Recorded mintage: 12,500,000.

Specification: 4 g, bronze, 22.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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