2 Shillings (1966)

Features

Denomination 2 Shillings
Catalog Number KM# 8
Weight (g) 11.4
Diameter (mm) 28.3
Thickness (mm) 2.38
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Norman Sillman
Lettering:
ZAMBIA
1966


Description:
K.D. Kaunda facing right, date below, name of country above.
Kenneth David Kaunda, also known as KK, served as the first President of Zambia, from 1964 to 1991.

Reverse

Engraved by Norman Sillman
Lettering:
2 S
TWO
SHILLINGS


Description:
The Bohor Reedbuck is a native African antelope. The males make a distinctive whistling and the females croak like frogs, especially when they are preparing to make little Reedbucks.

Edge

Description:
Milled at intervals.
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1966 5,000,000 Common
1966 60 Proof Unknown

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