Zambia 2 Shillings, 1966

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zambia Zambia
Currency Pound (1964 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Shillings
Year 1966
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.31
Diameter (mm) 28.4
Thickness (mm) 2.38
Demonetized 1968

Description

2 Shillings from Zambia. Issued in 1966. Struck in Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc). Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 11.31 g.

Obverse
Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below
Reverse
Bohor Reedbuck over value.
Edge
Alternating smooth and reeded segments

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1966  5M € 2,30 € 6,30 € 6,30 € 6,30 99%
1966  60 — — — — Proof 2%

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