| Issuer | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Shilingi |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | David Cornell |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#47, Schön#64 |
| Obverse description | National arms |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TANZANIA UHURU NA UMOJA 1997 |
| Reverse description | Scene from Queen Mother`s East African tour |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER THE DUKE AND DUCHESS·EAST AFRICAN TOUR 1925 500 SHILLINGS |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 30 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6044844110 |
| Comments |