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Tanzania Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Tanzania reflects the economic and political evolution of this East African country. Since its independence in 1961, Tanzania has undergone several changes in its currency and monetary system, adapting to the changing needs of its economy and society.

Current banknotes in circulation

The current Tanzanian banknotes belong to the series issued in 2011. This series includes denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 Tanzanian shillings. Each banknote features iconic images of Tanzanian wildlife and landmarks, such as Mount Kilimanjaro on the 5000 shilling bill and the black rhino on the 1000 shilling note. These bills incorporate advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting, including watermarks and color-changing inks.

Historical banknotes and milestones in Tanzanian notafilia.

Prior to the introduction of the Tanzanian shilling in 1966, the country used the East African shilling. Tanzania's first proper banknotes featured portraits of President Julius Nyerere and scenes from everyday life. An important milestone in Tanzanian notafilia was the introduction of bilingual banknotes in Swahili and English in 1985, reflecting the country's language policy. In 1997, a commemorative series was issued to celebrate 30 years of the Arusha Declaration, a key document in Tanzania's political history. These historic banknotes are now coveted by collectors and offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of the country.

Country Tanzania
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Coin Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
1€ Sh2,846.74
Continent Africa
Capital city Dodoma
ISO2 TZ
ISO3 TZA
Catalogued banknotes 52

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Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable Tanzania banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Old Tanzania banknotes

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Banknote Catalog

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Tanzania | 5 Shillings

P#1 FO#10113
Year / Series 1966

Tanzania | 10 Shillings

P#2 FO#10114
Year / Series 1966

Tanzania | 20 Shillings

P#3 FO#10116
Year / Series 1966

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#4 FO#10126
Year / Series 1966

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#5 FO#10127
Year / Series 1966

Tanzania | 10 Shillings

P#6 FO#10115
Year / Series 1978

Tanzania | 20 Shillings

P#7 FO#10117
Year / Series 1978

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#8 FO#10128
Year / Series 1977

Tanzania | 20 Shillings

P#9 FO#10118
Year / Series 1985

Tanzania | 50 Shillings

P#10 FO#10121
Year / Series 1985

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#11 FO#10129
Year / Series 1985

Tanzania | 20 Shillings

P#12 FO#10119
Year / Series 1986

Tanzania | 50 Shillings

P#13 FO#10122
Year / Series 1986

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#14 FO#10130
Year / Series 1986

Tanzania | 20 Shillings

P#15 FO#10120
Year / Series 1987

Tanzania | 50 Shillings

P#16 FO#10123
Year / Series 1986

Tanzania | 200 Shillings

P#18 FO#10132
Year / Series 1986

Tanzania | 50 Shillings

P#19 FO#10124
Year / Series 1992

Tanzania | 200 Shillings

P#20 FO#10133
Year / Series 1992

Tanzania | 500 Shillings

P#21 FO#10135
Year / Series 1989

Tanzania | 1000 Shillings

P#22 FO#10140
Year / Series 1990

Tanzania | 50 Shillings

P#23 FO#10125
Year / Series 1993

Tanzania | 100 Shillings

P#24 FO#10131
Year / Series 1993

Tanzania | 200 Shillings

P#25 FO#10134
Year / Series 1993

Tanzania | 500 Shillings

P#26 FO#10136
Year / Series 1993