© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Penny
1966 year| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 6.48 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1968 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination below center hole
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· ONE PENNY ·
1d.
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1966 Zambian 1 Penny coin features a unique error, where some coins were minted with a misprinted date. Instead of the correct date of 1966, some coins were stamped with the date 1968. This error has become a prized collector's item among numismatists, and can fetch a higher price than the standard 1966 coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny 1966 coin.