Currency - Tanzanian shillings

	Currency - Tanzanian shillings

This is the currency information page for Tanzanian shillings (TZS) - used in: Tanzania. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Tanzanian shillings (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.

Buy Tanzanian shillings at best value

	Although it's not possible to buy Tanzanian shillings in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres. For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Tanzanian shillings. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Although it's not possible to buy Tanzanian shillings in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.

For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Tanzanian shillings. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

	Euro:	€1 = X2494
	Dollar:	$1 = X2235
	Pound:	£1 = X2972

Choose other base currency:

Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: No subunits are currently in use for Tanzanian shillings.

The following denominations are currently in use for Tanzanian shillings:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 shillings.

Banknotes: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 shillings.

Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

	TZS / EUR (Sep 2016)

TZS	EUR	TZS	EUR
1,000	0.40	50,000	20.05
2,000	0.80	100,000	40.10
3,000	1.20	250,000	100.24
5,000	2.00	500,000	200.48
10,000	4.01	1,000,000	400.96
20,000	8.02	2,000,000	801.92

	EUR / TZS (Sep 2016)

EUR	TZS	EUR	TZS
1	2,494	20	49,880
2	4,988	50	124,700
3	7,482	100	249,400
5	12,470	250	623,500
10	24,940	500	1,247,000
15	37,410	1,000	2,494,000

	TZS / USD (Sep 2016)

TZS	USD	TZS	USD
1,000	0.45	50,000	22.37
2,000	0.89	100,000	44.74
3,000	1.34	250,000	111.86
5,000	2.24	500,000	223.71
10,000	4.47	1,000,000	447.43
20,000	8.95	2,000,000	894.85

	USD / TZS (Sep 2016)

USD	TZS	USD	TZS
1	2,235	20	44,700
2	4,470	50	111,750
3	6,705	100	223,500
5	11,175	250	558,750
10	22,350	500	1,117,500
15	33,525	1,000	2,235,000

	TZS / GBP (Sep 2016)

TZS	GBP	TZS	GBP
1,000	0.34	50,000	16.82
2,000	0.67	100,000	33.65
3,000	1.01	250,000	84.12
5,000	1.68	500,000	168.24
10,000	3.36	1,000,000	336.47
20,000	6.73	2,000,000	672.95

	GBP / TZS (Sep 2016)

GBP	TZS	GBP	TZS
1	2,972	20	59,440
2	5,944	50	148,600
3	8,916	100	297,200
5	14,860	250	743,000
10	29,720	500	1,486,000
15	44,580	1,000	2,972,000