Katalog
| İhraççı | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 1966 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Para birimi | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Bileşim | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Ağırlık | 11.31 g |
| Çap | 28.4 mm |
| Kalınlık | 2.38 mm |
| Şekil | Round |
| Teknik | Milled |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | 1968 |
| Referans(lar) | KM#8, Schön#8 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| Kenar | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 7789286850 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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