The Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) Notice, 2024
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- The Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) Notice, 2024
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This section gives the Notice’s official short title for citation. The Bank of Tanzania announces that re-printed 2010 Series banknotes in the One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand, and Ten Thousand denominations have been issued into circulation. The denominations of One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand, and Ten Thousand must use the same re-printed banknotes characteristics as the 2010 Series, including the Minister for Finance and Governor signatures listed in the Schedule. This section says the upper off-center shows the Coat of Arms of the United Republic of Tanzania. The banknote must show the legible wording “BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA” and the promissory clause at the top-center, above the main motif.
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Provisions of The Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) Notice, 2024
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This Notice may be cited as the Bank of
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Notice’s official short title for citation.
1. This Notice may be cited as the Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) Notice, 2024. - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) In the exercise of the powers conferred
AI-assisted research summary: The Bank of Tanzania announces that re-printed 2010 Series banknotes in the One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand, and Ten Thousand denominations have been issued into circulation.
2.-(1) In the exercise of the powers conferred upon the Bank of Tanzania by sections 26 and 27(2) of the Bank of Tanzania Act, the Bank notifies the public that with effect from the date of coming into operation of this Notice it has issued into circulation the re- printed banknotes in denominations of One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand and Ten Thousand of 2010 Series. (2) The existing banknotes in circulation of One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand and Ten Thousand denominations of 2010 Series shall remain the legal tender and continue circulating concurrently with the re-printed banknotes. - 3 Verify source ↗
The
AI-assisted research summary: The denominations of One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand, and Ten Thousand must use the same re-printed banknotes characteristics as the 2010 Series, including the Minister for Finance and Governor signatures listed in the Schedule.
3. The the denominations of One Thousand, Two Thousand, Five Thousand and Ten Thousand shall have the same banknotes re-printed in 1 Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-Printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) GN. NO.1081 (Contd.) characteristics of 2010 Series with the signatures of the Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Tanzania as stipulated in the Schedule. 2 Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-Printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) GN. NO.1081 (Contd.) _________ SCHEDULE _________ (Made under paragraph 3) CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RE-PRINTED BANKNOTES OF 2010 SERIES SIDE OF A NOTE OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE) A: COMMON CHARACTERISTICS FOR ALL BANKNOTES
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SCHEDULE
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The upper off-center depicts the Coat of Arms of the United Republic
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the upper off-center shows the Coat of Arms of the United Republic of Tanzania.
1. The upper off-center depicts the Coat of Arms of the United Republic of Tanzania. - 2 Verify source ↗
On the top-center of the banknote and above the main motif are the
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote must show the legible wording “BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA” and the promissory clause at the top-center, above the main motif.
2. On the top-center of the banknote and above the main motif are the legible wordings “BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA” and the promissory clause of the respective denomination. - 3 Verify source ↗
Below the main motifs are the respective facsimile signatures of
AI-assisted research summary: This section states that the facsimile signatures of the Minister for Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Tanzania appear below the main motifs.
3. Below the main motifs are the respective facsimile signatures of Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu, the Minister for Finance and Emmanuel Mpawe Tutuba, the Governor of the Bank of Tanzania. - 4 Verify source ↗
The unprinted area on the left of the banknote contains a watermark and
AI-assisted research summary: The left unprinted area of the banknote contains a watermark and a highlight that show the portrait of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere and the denomination when held to the light.
4. The unprinted area on the left of the banknote contains a watermark and a highlight revealing the portrait of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere and the respective denomination value, when held to the light. - 5 Verify source ↗
The banknote carries two identical serial numbers in novel format; one
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote is described as having two identical serial numbers, placed in a novel format: one at the lower left quadrant and one at the right edge.
5. The banknote carries two identical serial numbers in novel format; one horizontally at the lower left quadrant and vertically at the right edge of the banknote. Each serial number has two alphabetical prefixes and seven numerals. - 6 Verify source ↗
A perfect see-through registering back to front, the respective
AI-assisted research summary: The text describes a see-through denomination feature that becomes visible when held to the light.
6. A perfect see-through registering back to front, the respective denomination figure when held to the light below the top left denomination value. - 7 Verify source ↗
Phosphorescent block visible under UV light on the left side of the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes where a phosphorescent block appears on certain banknotes and what it reveals under UV light.
7. Phosphorescent block visible under UV light on the left side of the Main motif revealing denomination figure at the top of the band and at the bottom the prefix letters of the currency reading “TZS” in the banknotes of 2000, 5000 and 10000; while for 1000 banknote, phosphorescent block appears on the immediate left side of the main motif revealing the denomination value. - 8 Verify source ↗
Micro text lines, both flat and in relief
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Micro text lines, both flat and in relief.”
8. Micro text lines, both flat and in relief. - 9 Verify source ↗
Latent image in which the denomination value appears in shadow and
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote’s denomination value appears as a latent image in shadow and becomes lighter when the note is tilted.
9. Latent image in which the denomination value appears in shadow and turns lighter when the banknote is tilted. - 10 Verify source ↗
A windowed security thread (Rolling Star) with moving image in the
AI-assisted research summary: The banknotes of 2000, 5000 and 10000 include a windowed security thread called Rolling Star with a moving image.
10. A windowed security thread (Rolling Star) with moving image in the banknotes of 2000, 5000 and 10000. - 11 Verify source ↗
The print for the main motif, the Coat of Arms, denominational figures,
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote’s main motif, Coat of Arms, denomination figures, legible wording, micro-letterings, and blind denomination sign are printed in intaglio to give the note a special tactile feel.
11. The print for the main motif, the Coat of Arms, denominational figures, the legible wordings “BENKI KUU YA TANZANIA”, micro-letterings and the denominational sign for the blind are in intaglio giving the banknote a special tactile feeling. - 12 Verify source ↗
Random distributed visible fibres in two colours red and blue visible in
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes visible fibres in two colours and invisible fibres visible under UV light.
12. Random distributed visible fibres in two colours red and blue visible in natural light and invisible fibres in three colours red, blue and green visible under UV light. REVERSE (BACK SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
Each denomination has a dedicated Vignette
AI-assisted research summary: Each denomination has a dedicated vignette.
1. Each denomination has a dedicated Vignette. - 2 Verify source ↗
The legible wordings “BANK OF TANZANIA” is printed on the top
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote must show the legible wording “BANK OF TANZANIA” on the top left side.
2. The legible wordings “BANK OF TANZANIA” is printed on the top left side of the banknote. 3 Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-Printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) GN. NO.1081 (Contd.) - 3 Verify source ↗
Florescent block at the centre of the banknote revealing two colours
AI-assisted research summary: A fluorescent block appears at the centre of the banknote and shows two colours under UV light.
3. Florescent block at the centre of the banknote revealing two colours when viewed under UV light in banknotes of 2000, 5000 and 10000. - 4 Verify source ↗
The denomination figures are printed at both the top right and the
AI-assisted research summary: The denomination figures are printed in the top right and bottom left corners of the banknotes.
4. The denomination figures are printed at both the top right and the bottom left corners of the banknotes. - 5 Verify source ↗
The wordings for respective denominations are in English and are
AI-assisted research summary: The denominations on the banknotes must be written in English and printed in bold capital letters at the bottom right-hand side.
5. The wordings for respective denominations are in English and are printed in bold capital letters at the bottom right-hand side of the banknotes. - 6 Verify source ↗
An optical variable magnetic ink feature in rolling star bar effect called
AI-assisted research summary: Describes a banknote security feature called Spark and how it appears and changes colour.
6. An optical variable magnetic ink feature in rolling star bar effect called Spark present at the upper off-center featuring a giraffe from head to neck and changes colour from gold to green when tilted in the banknotes of 2000, 5000 and 10000. - 7 Verify source ↗
Randomly distributed visible fibres in two colours red and blue visible
AI-assisted research summary: The text describes a TZS 1000 note with specified fibre, colour, size, and theme characteristics.
7. Randomly distributed visible fibres in two colours red and blue visible in natural light and invisible fibres in three colours red, blue and green visible under UV light. A: SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS TZS 1000 Size: 125 x 65mm Colour: Blue Theme: Natural Resources and Agriculture OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile main motif of the official portrait of Mwalimu Julius
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes a tactile main motif on the banknote.
1. A tactile main motif of the official portrait of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere at the middle right half of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as two thick short
AI-assisted research summary: A tactile denomination sign for the blind is shown as two thick short parallel lines placed at the bottom left corner.
2. Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as two thick short line running parallel to each other placed at the bottom left corner. - 3 Verify source ↗
Lift twin - two images, the denomination value 1000 and a giraffe’s
AI-assisted research summary: When the banknote is viewed horizontally at eye level, two images appear: the denomination value 1000 and a giraffe’s head.
3. Lift twin - two images, the denomination value 1000 and a giraffe’s head appear when the banknote is viewed horizontally at eye level. - 4 Verify source ↗
A tactile vignette of the State House, coffee and cloves plants from the
AI-assisted research summary: This line describes a tactile vignette on the banknote showing the State House, coffee, and cloves plants.
4. A tactile vignette of the State House, coffee and cloves plants from the center towards the left of the banknote. - 5 Verify source ↗
A 2mm cleartext security thread on the right side - the thread is
AI-assisted research summary: The paper includes a 2mm cleartext security thread on the right side with repeating text “BOT 2023” visible against natural light.
5. A 2mm cleartext security thread on the right side - the thread is incorporated into the paper bearing the following repeating text, “BOT 2023”, which can be clearly seen when the banknote is viewed against the natural light. - 6 Verify source ↗
A diamond-shaped gemini feature positioned slightly off-center at the
AI-assisted research summary: 6. A diamond-shaped gemini feature positioned slightly off-center at the
6. A diamond-shaped gemini feature positioned slightly off-center at the - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: 7. top, with a giraffe head inside the diamond. Iridescent stripe with repeated number 1000 at the centre of the banknote. TZS 2000 Size: 130 x 66mm Colour: Brown Theme: Tourism and Culture OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)
7. top, with a giraffe head inside the diamond. Iridescent stripe with repeated number 1000 at the centre of the banknote. TZS 2000 Size: 130 x 66mm Colour: Brown Theme: Tourism and Culture OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile main motif of the head of a Lion in intaglio print at the middle
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes a tactile lion head motif printed in intaglio on the middle of the right half of the banknote.
1. A tactile main motif of the head of a Lion in intaglio print at the middle of the right half of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as one thick short
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes a tactile denomination sign for blind persons and its shape and placement.
2. Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as one thick short line forming an inverted V- like shape placed at the bottom left corner. - 3 Verify source ↗
A thin windowed security thread of 4.0 mm which shows a movement
AI-assisted research summary: Describes a 4.0 mm windowed security thread on the banknote that changes colour when tilted and shows “BOT 2000” in natural light.
3. A thin windowed security thread of 4.0 mm which shows a movement of colour change when tilting the banknote, the curved lines (waves) appear, moving from right to left and backwards. While doing so, the colour of the thread changes from gold to green. When holding the banknote against the natural light, in the security thread the words “BOT 2000” appear. REVERSE (BACK SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile vignette of the Zanzibar Old Fort running from the centre
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes a tactile vignette of the Zanzibar Old Fort on a banknote.
1. A tactile vignette of the Zanzibar Old Fort running from the centre towards the left of the banknote. 4 Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-Printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) GN. NO.1081 (Contd.) - 2 Verify source ↗
Tactile printing of the Zanzibar chest at the centre of the banknote,
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote includes tactile printing of the Zanzibar chest at the centre, beside the Old Fort.
2. Tactile printing of the Zanzibar chest at the centre of the banknote, besides the Old Fort. - 3 Verify source ↗
A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back
AI-assisted research summary: Describes a Spark feature in golden colour that changes to green and back to gold with a rolling bar effect.
3. A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back to gold with a rolling bar effect. TZS 5000 Size: 135 x 67mm Colour: Violet Theme: Mining and Industry OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile main motif of the head of a Rhinoceros at the middle of the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes a tactile main motif showing the head of a rhinoceros in the middle of the right half of the banknote.
1. A tactile main motif of the head of a Rhinoceros at the middle of the right half of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
A feature called Spark in golden colour which changes to green and
AI-assisted research summary: Describes a feature called Spark that appears in golden colour, changes to green, and then back to gold with a rolling bar effect.
2. A feature called Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back to gold with a rolling bar effect. - 3 Verify source ↗
Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as two sets of twin
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes a tactile denomination sign for blind persons: two sets of twin thick short lines forming two inverted V-like shapes, placed at the bottom left corner.
3. Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as two sets of twin thick short lines forming two inverted V- like shapes, placed at the bottom left corner. - 4 Verify source ↗
There is a thin windowed security thread of 4.5mm which shows a
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote has a 4.5mm windowed security thread with colour-changing and visible text features.
4. There is a thin windowed security thread of 4.5mm which shows a movement of colour change. When tilting the banknote, the curved lines (waves) appear, moving from right to left and backwards. While doing so, the colour of the thread changes from blue to violet. When holding the banknote against the light, in the security thread the words “BOT 5000” appear. REVERSE (BACK SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile vignette of the Ashanti Goldmine located at the centre of the
AI-assisted research summary: This section describes a tactile vignette of the Ashanti Goldmine at the centre of the banknote.
1. A tactile vignette of the Ashanti Goldmine located at the centre of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes a banknote feature and appearance, including color and design details.
2. A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back again to gold with a rolling bar effect. 5 Bank of Tanzania (Issuance of Re-Printed Banknotes of 2010 Series) GN. NO.1081 (Contd.) TZS 10000 Size: 140 x 68mm Colour: Red Theme: Finance and Services OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile main motif of the head of the Elephant at the middle of the right
AI-assisted research summary: The provision describes a tactile main motif showing the head of an elephant in the middle of the right half of the banknote.
1. A tactile main motif of the head of the Elephant at the middle of the right half of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as three sets of twin
AI-assisted research summary: The section describes a tactile denomination sign for blind persons, made of three sets of twin thick short lines forming three inverted V shapes at the bottom-left corner.
2. Tactile denomination sign for the blind; presented as three sets of twin thick short lines forming three inverted V- like shapes, placed at the bottom left hand side corner. - 3 Verify source ↗
There is a thin windowed security thread of 4.5mm which shows a
AI-assisted research summary: The banknote has a 4.5mm windowed security thread that changes colour and shows “BOT 10000” when held to the light.
3. There is a thin windowed security thread of 4.5mm which shows a movement of colour change. When tilting the banknote, the curved lines (waves) appear, moving from right to left and backwards. While doing so, the colour of the thread changes from magenta to green. When holding the bank note against the light, in the security thread the words “BOT 10000” appear. REVERSE (BACK SIDE) - 1 Verify source ↗
A tactile vignette showing the Bank of Tanzania Sub Head Quarter in
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes a tactile vignette on the left half of the banknote showing the Bank of Tanzania Sub Head Quarter in Dar es Salaam.
1. A tactile vignette showing the Bank of Tanzania Sub Head Quarter in Dar es Salaam, covering the left half of the banknote. - 2 Verify source ↗
A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back to
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes a Spark feature in golden colour that changes to green and back to gold with a rolling bar effect.
2. A feature of Spark in golden colour which changes to green and back to gold with a rolling bar effect. Dodoma, 17th December, 2024 EMMANUEL M. TUTUBA, Governor 6
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