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| Emissor | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1966 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Moeda | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composição | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Peso | 11.31 g |
| Diâmetro | 28.4 mm |
| Espessura | 2.38 mm |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | 1968 |
| Referência(s) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Descrição do anverso | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Descrição do reverso | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Bordo | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| ID Numisquare | 7789286850 |
| Informações adicionais |
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