1 Shilling

Features

Issuer	Zambia
Period	Republic (1964-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1966
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound (1964-1968)
Composition	Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Weight	5.6 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 22025 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 7, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 7 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZAMBIA
1966

Reverse

Crowned Hornbill, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1S
ONE
SHILLING

Mint

See also

• Bird
• Politician

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284 Lot 99670	Nov 20, 2022	1966	UNC	USD 79.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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