5 shilling 1966 — Tanzania ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 shilling issued in Tanzania in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 1.
This note features a green color on a multicolor underprint. The banknote is printed on paper and measures 156 x 83 mm. It is signed by President J. Nyerere and was produced by the Bank of Tanzania.
The total amount produced is unknown. Tanzania gained independence in 1961, establishing its national currency shortly thereafter.
This note features a green color on a multicolor underprint. The banknote is printed on paper and measures 156 x 83 mm. It is signed by President J. Nyerere and was produced by the Bank of Tanzania.
The total amount produced is unknown. Tanzania gained independence in 1961, establishing its national currency shortly thereafter.
Specifications
- Signed by
- President J. Nyerere
- Date of issue
- 1966
- Printing office
- Bank of Tanzania
- Colour
- green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 83 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Bank of Tanzania issued the 5 Shilling banknote in 1966, marking the country's early post-independence monetary efforts. It was part of Tanzania's first official currency series following independence in 1964. The new currency was introduced to replace the East African Shilling and establish national financial autonomy under President J. Nyerere’s leadership.
The banknote features a portrait of an unidentified individual on the front and a depiction of Mount Kilimanjaro on the reverse. It measures 156 x 83 mm and is printed on paper with green on a multicolor underprint. This banknote’s Pick number is 1, and it was issued by the Bank of Tanzania.
