World Coin Gallery

1 Kwacha – Zambia

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

(since 1964)

Currency:

(1968—2012)

Demonetization: 1 July 2013

Total mintage: 5,500

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #17

Numista: #34542

Value

Exchange value: 1 ZMK

Obverse

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

24TH OCTOBER 1974

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Inscription:

TENTH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

· ONE KWACHA ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	4,000
1974	—	1,500	Proof

💎 Very Rare