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Condition: Good to very fine circulated condition (please see images for details)
Country: Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Denomination: Six Pence
Year: 1957
Material: Copper-nickel
Diameter: Approx. 19.4 mm
Obverse: Portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II, with the inscription:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse: Leopard facing left standing on rock, legend above, date and denomination below
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND, date 1957, and denomination SIX PENCE
This 1957 Six Pence coin is a beautiful piece of Southern African colonial history, minted during the short-lived Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (19531963), which united modern-day Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi.
The reverse design features the iconic Leopard facing left standing on rock, legend above, date and denomination below The obverse bears the youthful profile of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting the British influence of the era.
Whether you're a numismatist, a collector of British Commonwealth coins, or simply drawn to African historical artifacts, this coin is a valuable addition to any collection.