Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum® 24k Gold Bill
The Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum® gold bill is the first legal tender Aurum® issued by the Bank of Tanzania.
Both sides of the Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum® include aquatic colors, themes, and shapes. A large Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus), found exclusively in Lake Tanganyika, is depicted in detail on the obverse. The reverse showcases a Dhow, a traditional sailing vessel used for fishing and transportation on Lake Tanganyika.
- Contains 1/1000 oz of .999 pure gold
- Measures 3" x 6.9375"
- Two packaging options: a clear archival sleeve or a printed commemorative folder (subject to availability)
- Certificate of Authenticity comes with the printed commemorative folder
- Each bill is printed with a unique serial number
- Legal tender
- Made in the United States
- Two-sided printing
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The artwork of this issue celebrates the culture and natural landscape of the Republic of Tanzania, specifically Lake Tanganyika. The longest lake in the world, the second-largest by volume, and the deepest lake in Africa Lake Tanganyika is one of less than 20 ancient lakes on Earth.
The obverse features a large, central Cuckoo Catfish (Synodontis Multipunctatus), a species of fish found exclusively in Lake Tanganyika. Also known as the cuckoo squeaker or multipunk, the cuckoo catfish is an important component of both local and commercial fisheries. The reverse depicts a Dhow, a traditional sailing vessel used for both fishing and transportation. Additional elements include aerial silhouettes of Lake Tanganyika and Tanzania, as well as the outline of several catfish. The border consists of patterning drawn from local textiles and prints and a second central band incorporating a repeating motif of the Tanzanian Coat of Arms.
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Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum® 24k Gold Bill
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