Zebra & Julius Nyerere Tanzanian Authentic 10 Senti Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making

Zebra & First President Julius Nyerere Tanzanian Authentic 10 Senti Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making

The back of the coin bears a prancing zebra facing right, with the denomination below.

The front of the coin bears a portrait of the first president of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere facing left, with the country and date of mintage above. The Swahili motto "Rais wa Kwanza" means "First President." (Kwanza means "first" or "first fruits".) He is held in deep respect within Tanzania, where he is often referred to by the Swahili honorific Mwalimu ("teacher") and described as the "Father of the Nation".

Features
Issuer Tanzania
Period Republic (1964-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1977-1984
Value 10 Senti
0.10 TZS = USD 0.000043
Currency Shilling (1966-date)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 5.03 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.49 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 10 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 1962
References KM# 11, Schön# 2