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10 000 Kwacha African Fish Eagle
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 30.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 000 Kwacha (10 000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 30.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bird in flight at left, bird on branch at right, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
10000
KWACHA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10,000 Kwacha (African Fish Eagle) coin from Zambia, made of silver (.999) and weighing 30.4g, has a unique feature - it has a built-in security feature that changes the coin's color when tilted under light. This color-shifting feature is due to the use of a special type of silver alloy that contains a small amount of another metal, such as copper or gold. When tilted, the coin's surface appears to change from a bright silver to a darker, more muted color, creating a striking visual effect. This feature is not only aesthetically pleasing but also serves as an anti-counterfeiting measure, making it difficult for counterfeiters to replicate the coin's unique color-shifting property.
