1 Ngwee


Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)	2.33 g	17.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Zambia
Period	Republic (1964-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1968-1978
Value	1 Ngwee (0.01&nbspZMK)
Currency	Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition	Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Weight	2.33 g
Diameter	17.5 mm
Thickness	1.26 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 July 2013
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#13444
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer), value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 ONE
NGWEE

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Plain

Comment

Due to high inflation starting in the late 1980s, these coins fell out of circulation by 1992.

Of the circulation coins dated 1968, 16,000,000 were minted in 1967 and 8,000,000 in 1969.
Of the coins dated 1969, 8,000,000 were minted in 1969 and 8,000,000 in 1970.
Of the coins dated 1972, 8,000,000 were minted in 1972, 10,000,000 in 1975, and 10,000,000 in 1976.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ngwee coin from Zambia, issued between 1968 and 1978, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin bears the image of a traditional Zambian hut, surrounded by a ring of corn, symbolizing the importance of agriculture and community in Zambian society. On the other side, the coin features the national emblem of Zambia, which includes a lion, an eagle, and a shield with the country's motto, "One Zambia, One Nation." This design was created by the Zambian artist, Henry Moore, and it is a testament to the country's commitment to preserving its cultural traditions and values.