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10 Ngwee – Zambia

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1968 Zambia circulation coins

Context

Years: 1968–1987

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(1968—2012)

Demonetization: 1 July 2013

Total mintage: 31,006,500

Material

Diameter: 23.6 mm

Weight: 5.66 g

Thickness: 1.78 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #12

Numista: #2568

Value

Exchange value: 0.10 ZMK

Obverse

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

1968

Script: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

10

TEN

NGWEE

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1968	—	14,000,000
1968	—	4,000	Proof
1972	—	1,000,000
1978	—	1,976,000
1978	—	24,000	Proof
1982	—	8,000,000
1983	—	2,500
1987	—	6,000,000

Series: 1968 Zambia circulation coins