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| Emisor | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Año | 1966 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Moneda | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composición | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Peso | 11.31 g |
| Diámetro | 28.4 mm |
| Grosor | 2.38 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | 1968 |
| Referencia(s) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Descripción del anverso | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Descripción del reverso | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Canto | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| ID de Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| Información adicional |
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