Zambia 1 Shilling, 1966

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zambia Zambia
Currency Pound (1964 – 1968)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1966
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized 1968

Description

1 Shilling from Zambia. Issued in 1966. Struck in Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below.
Reverse
Crowned Hornbill, value below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1966  5M € 1,60 € 4,40 € 18,00 99%
1966  60 — — — Proof 3%

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