1 Shilling (1964)
Features
Denomination | 1 Shilling |
Catalog Number | KM# 2 |
Weight (g) | 5.6 |
Diameter (mm) | 23.5 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Norman Sillman
Lettering:
19 64
ZAMBIA
Description:
National Coat of Arms divides date, name of country below.
19 64
ZAMBIA
Description:
National Coat of Arms divides date, name of country below.
Reverse
Engraved by Norman Sillman
Lettering:
1S
ONE
SHILLING
Description:
The Crowned Hornbill is a medium sized African Hornbill (50-54 cm long). It has yellow eyes, a red beak, and black and white feathers. The Crowned Hornbill lives on the eastern side of Africa and eats insects, rodents, frogs, seeds, and fruit.
1S
ONE
SHILLING
Description:
The Crowned Hornbill is a medium sized African Hornbill (50-54 cm long). It has yellow eyes, a red beak, and black and white feathers. The Crowned Hornbill lives on the eastern side of Africa and eats insects, rodents, frogs, seeds, and fruit.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1964 | 3,510,000 | Very Common | |
1964 | 5,000 | Proof | Common |