| Issuer | Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1955-1964 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1955-1964) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick Reverse: Paul Vincze |
| In circulation to | 1 June 1965 |
| Reference(s) | KM#3, Schön#34 |
| Obverse description | Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | + QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND M·G· |
| Reverse description | Flame Lily dividing date, legend above, denomination below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | RHODESIA AND NYASALAND 19 57 P.V. · THREE PENCE · |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1955 - - 1 200 000 1955 - Proof - 10 1956 - - 3 200 000 1956 - Proof - 1957 - - 6 000 000 1957 - Proof - 1962 - - 4 000 000 1962 - Proof - 1963 - - 2 000 000 1963 - Proof - 1964 - - 3 600 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1839848670 |
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