Zambia 2 SHILLING, 1964 Proof Bohor Reedbuck Antelope RARE VERY Low Mintage 5K

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Zambia 2 SHILLING, 1964 Proof Bohor Reedbuck Antelope RARE VERY Low Mintage 5K
ONLY 5,000 MINTED
KM# 3 2 SHILLINGS
Copper-Nickel Obv: National arms divides date Rev: Bohor
Reedbuck right and denomination
The Republic of Zambia (formerly Northern Rhodesia), a
landlocked country in south-central Africa, has an area of
290,586 sq. mi. (752,610 sq. km.) and a population of*7.9 million.
Capital: Lusaka. The economy of Zambia is based principally on
copper, of which Zambia is the world's third largest producer.
Copper, zinc, lead, cobalt and tobacco are exported.
The area that is now Zambia was brought within the British
sphere of influence in 1888 by empire builder Cecil Rhodes, who
obtained mining concessions in south-central Africa from indigenous
chiefs. The territory was ruled by the British South Africa
Company, which Rhodes established, until 1924 when its administration
was transferred to the British government as a protectorate.
In1953, Northern Rhodesia was joined with Nyasaland
and the colony of Southern Rhodesia to form the Federation of
Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Northern Rhodesia seceded from the
Federation on Oct. 24, 1964, and became the independent
Republic of Zambia. Zambia is a member of the Commonwealth
of Nations. The president is Chief of State.