Catalogo
| Emittente | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1966 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Valuta | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composizione | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Peso | 11.31 g |
| Diametro | 28.4 mm |
| Spessore | 2.38 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | 1968 |
| Riferimento/i | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Bordo | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| ID Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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