Description
Banknote Details
Country: Tanzania
Issuer: Bank of Tanzania
Denomination: 1000 Shillings
Year: 2019
Catalog Number: Pick #41c
Serial Number: JR5694184
Condition (as graded): About Uncirculated (AU) – Grade 50
Front (Obverse) Design
Portrait of Julius Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania and an important national leader.
The denomination “1000” appears prominently.
Text in Swahili: “Benki Kuu ya Tanzania” meaning Bank of Tanzania.
National coat of arms of Tanzania.
Geometric security patterns and colored background designs.
Security Features
Watermark: Portrait watermark visible when held to light.
Security Thread: Embedded thread in the paper.
Latent image / color-shifting elements.
Micro-printing and fine geometric patterns to prevent counterfeiting.
Back (Reverse) Design
Illustrations representing Tanzania’s wildlife and natural heritage, often including animals and landscapes symbolizing the country’s environment and economy.
Currency Information
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Subunit: 1 Shilling = 100 cents
Widely used across Tanzania for everyday transactions.
💰 Collector Notes
Notes graded About Uncirculated (AU50) have very minimal handling and remain crisp with strong color.
Typical collector value: about $3 – $8 USD, depending on condition and certification.