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2½ Shillings / 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1964 year| Copper-nickel | 14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Rhodesia (1964-1979) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1964-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 25 Cents = 2½ Shillings (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1964-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Picture of a sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RHODESIA
T.S.
2/6 · 1964 · 25c
Engraver: Tommy Sasseen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) inhabits wooded Savannah in East Africa and in Southern Africa.The subspecies: (Hippotragus niger niger) i.e. Southern Sable or black sable or Matsetsi sable is extensively found in Zimbabwe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Zimbabwe's history. The coin was issued in 1964, just a few years before the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1965. The coin features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 1964 and was used on coins until 1979. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into Zimbabwe's history and transition to independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 2060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Shillings / 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1964 coin.
