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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => Other World Coins => Topic started by: Dumanyu on November 12, 2007, 10:36:30 AM

Title: Tanzania
Post by: Dumanyu on November 12, 2007, 10:36:30 AM

Tanzania
1966 Shilingi
Copper-Nickel
Mintage: 48,000,000
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/dumanyu2/Tanzania.jpg)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/dumanyu2/Tanzania1.jpg)

Title: Re: Tanzania
Post by: Muckeye on November 14, 2007, 10:02:23 PM

Their style of coin design does not have much aesthetic appeal compared to some of the earlier African States would'nt you say.
regards,

Title: Re: Tanzania
Post by: Dumanyu on November 15, 2007, 09:21:21 AM

I don't know, I kinda like the simplicity of the design. Sometimes less is more, and I find some of the African coins to be a little too busy.

Title: Re: Tanzania
Post by: scottishmoney on November 15, 2007, 01:00:41 PM

I like the design, it is not a lookalike design like many countries used.

Title: Re: Tanzania
Post by: Muckeye on November 15, 2007, 09:39:58 PM

Hi and regards,
Though I agree with what you say about some of the other African States, I still find this one very stark and 'in your face'. There is nothing subtle about it.
It could be that the photo has caused the high relief to appear too prominent.  The sculpture of the muscles in the arm seem to  be very heavily emphasised.??
regards,