1 Shilingi

Đơn vị phát hành Tanzania
Năm 1966-1984
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 1 Shilingi
Tiền tệ Shilling (1966-date)
Chất liệu Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Trọng lượng 8 g
Đường kính 27.74 mm
Độ dày 1.62 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc Christopher Ironside
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#4, Schön#5
Mô tả mặt trước Depiction of President J. K. Nyerere facing left flanked by flowers and the country name to the left of the date above.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước TANZANIA 1982 RAIS WA KWANZA
(Translation: Tanzania 1982 The First President)
Mô tả mặt sau Hand holding torch to the left with the denomination in words above and in numerals below.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau SHILINGI MOJA 1
(Translation: ONE SHILINGI 1)
Cạnh Reeded
Xưởng đúc Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Số lượng đúc 1966 - London Mint; Minted in 1965-1966 - 48 000 000
1966 - London Mint; Proof - 5 500
1972 - Llantrisant Mint - 10 000 000
1974 - Llantrisant Mint - 10 000 000
1975 - Llantrisant Mint - 5 000 000
1977 - - 5 000 000
1980 - - 10 000 000
1981 - -
1982 - - 10 000 000
1983 - - 10 000 000
1984 - - 10 000 000
ID Numisquare 7983005910
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1 Shilingi coin, issued by Tanzania from 1966 to 1984, represents a pivotal era. Debuting with a 1966 currency reform, it circulated throughout Julius K. Nyerere's presidency, Tanzania's first leader and architect of Ujamaa socialism. This coinage served as a tangible symbol of the newly formed nation's independence, its developing national identity, and its ambitious socio-economic policies during the early years of the Tanzanian Republic.

Artistry: The coin's design showcases a post-colonial nationalistic aesthetic. The obverse features a realistic, dignified portrait of President Julius K. Nyerere, facing right, encircled by the legend "RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA JULIUS K. NYERERE". The style, typical of modern Commonwealth coinage, prioritizes clear portraiture. The reverse prominently displays the iconic Mwenge wa Uhuru (Torch of Freedom) over a map of Tanzania, with the national motto "UHURU NA UMOJA" (Freedom and Unity), symbolizing national unity and enlightenment.

Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), this 8-gram, 27.74mm coin typically exhibits a robust strike. Key high-points for grading include Nyerere's hair and ear on the obverse, and the flame of the Torch of Freedom and map outline on the reverse. While the durable alloy resists significant wear, these areas are prone to early circulation abrasion. Well-preserved examples display full luster, often with a cartwheel effect, and sharp delineation of lettering and design elements.

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