This is a gold coin from Tanzania, which was issued in 1974. The theme of the coin is nature conservation and on the coin is depicted a cheetah with its offspring. <\/p>\n
The print run at that time was only 2775 copies.<\/p>\n
What makes this specimen very special is its PCGS MS65 certification.<\/p>\n
Country of issue: Tanzania
\nYear: 1974
\nFace value: 1500 Shilingi
\nFineness: .900
\nDiameter: 33.5 mm
\nWeight: 33.437g
\nFine weight: 0.9675oz
\nEdition: 2775 copies
\nGrading: PCGS MS65
\nSeries: Conservation<\/p>\n
Obverse: Lettering: Reverse:<\/strong> Lettering: The fascinating world of cheetahs<\/strong><\/p>\n As the fastest mammal in the world, the cheetah is one of Tanzania’s iconic big cats. Unfortunately, it is increasingly threatened by the loss of its habitat. Encountering a cheetah during a safari leaves a lasting impression. The best places to see these majestic animals are the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. The majority of the cheetah population is concentrated there. <\/p>\n Cheetahs are native to a wide section of Africa, including North Africa, the Sahel, East and Southern Africa. However, in the last 50 years they have become extinct in at least 13 countries, while they are most commonly found in Tanzania and Kenya in East Africa and Namibia and Botswana in South Africa. <\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>head of President Nyerere flanked by flowers<\/p>\n
\n TANZANIA 1974
\n RAIS WA KWANZA<\/p>\n
\n Cheetah with cubs<\/p>\n
\n SHILINGI ELFU MOJA NA MIA TANO
\n 1500<\/p>\n