5 Shillings Independence

€6,487.00
IssuerZambia
Year1965
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Shillings (1/4)
CurrencyPound (1964-1968)
CompositionNickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Weight28.5 g
Dimensions39 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Norman Sillman
In circulation to1968
Reference(s) KM#4, Schön#4
Obverse descriptionNational arms with supporters, value below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringZAMBIA * FIVE SHILLINGS *
Reverse descriptionPresident Kaunda facing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRESIDENT KAUNDA * 24 OCTOBER 1965 *
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mint
Mintage1965  - - 10 000
1965  - Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID3278228410
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