Tanzanian Shilling
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Currency of East Africa's 2nd largest economy; gold, coffee, tea, tobacco exporter; Dar es Salaam emerging as regional financial hub; tourism (Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar) significant FX earner
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Tanzanian Shilling.
TZS
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
Sh
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Senti Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Tanzania
Bank of Tanzania (BoT)
Bank of Tanzania (BoT)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
TSh 1
Coins
TSh 50
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Tanzanian Shilling, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of Tanzania (BoT).
TZS Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Tanzanian Shilling's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower gold/coffee revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher gold/coffee revenues; tourism more affordable; higher import costs
Remittance Role
Tanzania receives growing remittances (~$600 million/year); sources UK, USA, Canada from Tanzanian diaspora
Central Bank Tools
Central Bank Rate, Reserve Ratio, OMOs, FX interventions
Common Questions About Tanzanian Shilling
Everything you need to know about TZS exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.