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| Issuer | Bank of Tanzania |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Julius Nyerere, first President of Tanzania, depicted in civilian attire, occupying the central field. The circumferential legend reads '· BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA ·' along the upper arc, while the commemorative date range '1966-1991' appears in the lower field, marking the 25th anniversary of the Bank of Tanzania. The portrait is rendered in a plain, unadorned style with a smooth field surrounding it. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the Bank of Tanzania headquarters building, rendered in fine architectural detail, flanked on either side by laurel branches tied at the base with a ribbon. The numeral '25' appears prominently in the upper field above the building. The legend 'SHILINGI ISHIRINI NA TANO' curves along the upper arc, identifying the denomination in Swahili. The overall composition is framed by the wreath motif, conveying institutional prestige. |
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