Catalogue
| Émetteur | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Année | 1966 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Devise | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Poids | 11.31 g |
| Diamètre | 28.4 mm |
| Épaisseur | 2.38 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 1968 |
| Référence(s) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Description de l’avers | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Description du revers | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Tranche | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| ID Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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