目录
| 正面描述 | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 | ZAMBIA 1966 |
| 背面描述 | Bohor Reedbuck over value. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | 2 S TWO SHILLINGS |
| 边缘 | Alternating smooth and reeded segments |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1966 - - 5 000 000 1966 - Proof - 60 |
| Numisquare 编号 | 7789286850 |
| 附加信息 |
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