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20 Shilingi Central Bank

Issuer Bank of Tanzania
Year 1986
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Currency Shilling (1966-date)
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Obverse description Bare-headed effigy of President Ali Hassan Mwinyi facing right, depicted in high relief with a suit and open collar, centrally positioned in the field. The circumferential legend reads 'BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA' along the upper arc, with the commemorative date range '· 1966-1986 ·' along the lower arc, marking the 20th anniversary of the Bank of Tanzania.
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Obverse lettering BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA · 1966-1986 ·
Reverse description A flaming torch rendered in relief occupies the central field, flanked symmetrically by two sweeping olive or laurel sprigs that curve inward to form a wreath open at the base, where two crossed spears and a small shield motif are depicted. The legend 'BANK OF TANZANIA' curves along the lower interior of the wreath, while the Swahili denomination 'SHILINGI ISHIRINI' is inscribed along the upper arc of the coin. The numeral '20' appears in the lower exergue beneath the spears.
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