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swahili [noun]

Sarafu ya shaba

Maana (Definition)

Historic bronze or copper coins minted for local commerce along the coast.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

copper coin / historic token

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chapaa ya shaba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Numismatics
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipata sarafu ya shaba kwenye udongo wa mji wa kale."

Translation: He found a copper coin in the soil of the ancient town.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
SarafuniBangili ya fedhaChuma
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