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1 Shilling
1966 year| Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) | 5.66 g | 23.5 mm |
| 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 | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1968 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#22025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Crowned Hornbill, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1S
ONE
SHILLING
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling 1966 coin from Zambia has a unique feature - it has a reversed portrait of the national hero, Kenneth Kaunda, who was the first president of Zambia. This was a deliberate design choice to differentiate the coin from other coins that featured Kaunda's portrait in a more traditional manner.
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 Shilling 1966 coin.
