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2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1966 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.31 g | 28.3 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1965-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
African domestic ox divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
SHILLINGS
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the total mintage, 1,000,000 were minted in 1966 and 600,000 were minted in 1967.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Gambian currency. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin, and it features the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out from other coins featuring the Queen's image and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1966 coin.
