Katalog
| Emitent | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1966 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Měna | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Složení | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Hmotnost | 11.31 g |
| Průměr | 28.4 mm |
| Tloušťka | 2.38 mm |
| Tvar | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientace | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | 1968 |
| Reference | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Popis líce | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Popis rubu | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Hrana | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| ID Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 1966 Zambian 2 Shillings coin marks a crucial early chapter in the nation's post-independence history. Under President Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia, independent since October 1964, established its distinct national identity. This coin belongs to the Republic's initial currency series, a transitional phase preceding the 1968 decimalization to Kwacha and Ngwee. Its issuance underscored Zambia's newfound sovereignty, moving away from colonial monetary systems.
Artistry: The coin's design exemplifies a modern realist stylistic school, characteristic of newly independent nations asserting their unique heritage. The obverse prominently features the National Arms of Zambia, a complex heraldic device incorporating an eagle