Sultanate of Zanzibar (1856-1964), People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba (1964)
Independent country (1856-1890, 1963-1964), British Protectorate (1890-1963)
Location: East Africa
Capital City: Zanzibar Town
Government type: Absolute Monarchy (1856-1963), Constitutional Monarchy (1963-1964)
Main languages: Swahili, Arabic
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1856: Zanzibar independent from Oman
1861: Oman recognizes Zanzibari independence
1885: German vassal
1890: British protectorate
1963: Independence restored
1964: Sultan deposed in coup, republic proclaimed, Zanzibar merges with Tanganyika to form Tanzania 4 months later
Currency
Ryal (1882-1908)
1 Ryal = 136 Pysa
Rupee (1908-1935)
1 Rupee = 100 Cents
Coins from Zanzibar in the collection
•1 Pysa, 1882 (Sultan Barghash (1870-1888), copper, Brussels mint, KM#1)