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