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6 Pence – Zambia

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1966 Zambia circulation coins

Context

Year: 1966

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(1964—1968)

Demonetization: 1968

Total mintage: 2,000,060

Material

Diameter: 19.4 mm

Weight: 2.83 g

Thickness: 1.35 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #6

Numista: #22023

Obverse

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

1966

Script: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

SIX PENCE

6D

Script: Latin

Edge

Alternatively smooth and grooved

Categories

Person> Politician

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1966	—	2,000,000
1966	—	60	Proof

Series: 1966 Zambia circulation coins

1 Penny obverse

1 Penny reverse

6 Pence obverse

6 Pence reverse

1 Shilling obverse

1 Shilling reverse

2 Shillings obverse

2 Shillings reverse

🌟 Uncommon