Currency Profile

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

The Tanzanian shilling is Tanzania's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is issued by the Bank of Tanzania.

ISO codeTZS
SymbolTSh
Central bankBank of Tanzania
Minor unitCent
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBank of Tanzania

Currency facts

About the Tanzanian Shilling

TZS is used for domestic prices and settlement in Tanzania. The TSh abbreviation identifies it locally, while the ISO code distinguishes it from other shilling currencies.

Issuing authorityBank of Tanzania

Currency coverage

Where the Tanzanian shilling is official

Official tenderTanzania

Countries

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Countries in this directory where the Tanzanian shilling is official tender.

FAQ

TZS questions

What is TZS?

TZS is the ISO 4217 code for the Tanzanian shilling. The Tanzanian shilling is Tanzania's official currency. It is divided into 100 cents and is issued by the Bank of Tanzania.

Who issues the Tanzanian shilling?

The Bank of Tanzania is the principal monetary authority associated with the Tanzanian shilling.

Where is TZS official tender?

TZS is official tender in Tanzania.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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