African Coins

5 Shillings – Zambia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence of Zambia

Context

Year: 1965

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(1964—1968)

Demonetization: 1968

Total mintage: 30,000

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 28.5 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #4

Numista: #6487

Obverse

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

* FIVE SHILLINGS *

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Reverse

Inscription:

PRESIDENT KAUNDA

* 24 OCTOBER 1965 *

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION * 24.10.1964 *

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1965	—	10,000
1965	—	20,000	Proof

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