5 Shilingi (1987 - 1989)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Shilingi |
| Catalog Number | KM# 23 |
| Weight (g) | 8.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
TANZANIA
1987
Description:
President Mwinyi right flanked by flowers, date below.
TANZANIA
1987
Description:
President Mwinyi right flanked by flowers, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
SHILINGI
5
TANO
Description:
Denomination within center circle, food sources in frames surround.
SHILINGI
5
TANO
Description:
Denomination within center circle, food sources in frames surround.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1988 | 10,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1989 | Very Common |