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5 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: 46,004,000

Material

Diameter: 19.4 mm

Weight: 2.83 g

Thickness: 1.38 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #11

Numista: #3515

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 ZMK

Obverse

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

1968

Script: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

FIVE 5 NGWEE

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

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

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1968	—	12,000,000
1968	—	4,000	Proof
1972	—	10,000,000
1978	—	1,976,000
1978	—	24,000	Proof
1982	—	12,000,000
1987	—	10,000,000

Series: 1968 Zambia circulation coins