Expert: Brad Swain - 1/20/2010

Question
Hi
wanted to find out a value on my coin if possible or if there is other coins in this collection
if you need other info on coin let me know  

Answer
Hi Ryan, Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
The only Rhodesian coin dated 1965 is the copper-nickel Zambia 5 Shillings depicting President Kuanda. Collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $2.50 with moderate wear to maybe $3.50 with light wear to perhaps $6.50 if uncirculated or $9 if Proof. Proof coins have mirror fields that allows reflecting newsprint to be read at least 6 inches away.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad.