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Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Curiosities about the currency
The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), whose symbol is Tsh. It has been in use since 1966, when it replaced the East African shilling. One shilling is divided into 100 cents, although this is no longer used due to the low monetary value of this fraction.
The banknotes of Tanzania have values of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10000 shillings, and the authority responsible for their issuance is the Bank of Tanzania. The design of the Tanzanian banknote was modified in 2011, but both the old and new ones are still accepted.
The currency in Tanzania in coins has denominations of 500, 200, 100, and 50 shillings, issued since 1996. Previously, there were 20, 10, 5, and 1 shillings, as well as 50, 20, and 5 cents, but all of them have fallen into disuse, although they have not been withdrawn.
The Tanzanian shilling coins feature on their obverses characteristic wildlife of the country such as the Cape buffalo, lions, impalas, or black rhinoceros. On the reverses, important figures from Tanzania's history are represented, and their shapes are similar to euros.
Tanzania is an international tourist attraction, both for its significant natural value and for its wildlife. Mount Kilimanjaro, located in the northeast of Tanzania, is the highest in Africa and is depicted on the 2000 shilling banknote.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
