Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum®
The Tanzanian 1000 Shilling Lake Tanganyika Catfish Aurum® gold bill is the first legal tender Aurum® issued by the Bank of Tanzania. This release is the fifth legal tender issued using Valaurum’s patented, proprietary Aurum® technology.
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 patterning drawn from local textiles and prints. Micro-printed security elements are incorporated throughout the artwork for a secure, verifiable way to invest in 24 karat gold.
Read the full release announcement for this issue here.
$21.00 – $30.00
Description
Artwork Details:
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. 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.
Each bill contains precisely 1/1,000 oz of 24k gold protected between layers of durable polymer. The precious metal within each Aurum® is visible throughout each bill from edge to edge and is fully recoverable using standard fire assay techniques.
Each bill is printed with a unique serial number.
Product Details:
- 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
- Legal tender
- Made in the United States
- Two-sided printing
- Due to the value of our products, a signature is required for all deliveries.
Additional information
| Packaging | Note in Clear Archival Sleeve, Note in Commemorative Printed Folder |
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