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:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3,510,000 | Very Common | |
| 1964 | 5,000 | Proof | Common |