کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Zambia |
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| سال | 1966 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| واحد پول | Pound (1964-1968) |
| ترکیب | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| وزن | 11.31 g |
| قطر | 28.4 mm |
| ضخامت | 2.38 mm |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | 1968 |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
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| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| لبه | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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