© African Coins
© African Coins
6 Pence
1964 year| Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) | 2.83 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1964-1968) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1968 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Turbina corymbosa, a type of Morning Glory, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIX 6D PENCE
Edge
Interrupted reeding (6 sections)
Comment
Of the circulation coinage, 3,500,000 were minted in 1964 and 3,500,000 were minted in 1965.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1964 Zambian 6 Pence coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a traditional Zambian hut and a baobab tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in African culture. This design was created by the Zambian artist, Henry Moore, and it was used on several other Zambian coins during the 1960s and 1970s.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence 1964 coin.
