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German East Africa Coins
The currency of German East Africa was the Rupie. As the colony was only in existence for approximately 30 years, it is not surprising that we don't see many of it's coins.
Further Information
For more information on German East Africa history and coinage please see our history page.
Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AMW |
1 Pesa | Copper | |||
10 Heller | 23 | Copper-nickel | ||
Quarter Rupie | 19 | 2.9160 | 0.917 silver | 0.0859 |
Half Rupie | 24 | 5.8319 | 0.917 silver | 0.1719 |
1 Rupie | 30 | 11.6638 | 0.917 silver | 0.3437 |
Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Standard weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of silver content.
AMW = Acutal Metal Weight = Fine Precious metal (silver) content in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
All prices on our websites are subject to fluctuation and availability. Please check before ordering.
Date | Denomination | Description | Mintage | Grade | Availability | Price £ | Price $ | Price € |
1890 | 1 Pesa | 1,000,000 | Yes | £ | $ | € | ||
1906 | Half Rupie | 1,000,000 | Yes | £ | $ | € | ||
1908 | 10 Heller | Yes | £ | $ | € | |||
1910 | Quarter Rupie | 600,000 | Yes | £ | $ | € | ||
1910 | 1 Rupie | 270,000 | Yes | £ | $ | € |
1 Pesa
Obverse
The obverse design shows an eagle with a shield across his chest.
The legend reads DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT 1890.
Reverse
The reverse design is a laurel wreath encircling Arabic inscription.
MINT: (no mintmark) = Imperial Mint, BERLIN
1 Rupie
Obverse
The obverse deisgn shows the ruler Wilhelm II with a Prussian helmet (surmounted by a crowned Hohenzollern eagle), in military uniform.
The legend reads GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR.
Reverse
The reverse design is a laurel wreath encircling the denomination, year, and mintmark (1 Rupie 1910 J). The legend reads DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA.
MINT: J = Hamburg
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
Order Form - UK
Order Form - USA
Order Form - EU
Order Form - Rest of World
Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including German East African coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
...at the Official Issue Prices |
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