Katalog
| Emittent | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1966 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Währung | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Material | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Gewicht | 11.31 g |
| Durchmesser | 28.4 mm |
| Dicke | 2.38 mm |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | 1968 |
| Referenz(en) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Reversbeschreibung | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Rand | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| Numisquare-ID | 7789286850 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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