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10 000 Kwacha Queen Mother's Birthday
2000 year| Gold (.917) | 7.12 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 000 Kwacha (10 000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#426107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ust queen mother Elizabeth (front) with hat
inside a ring of (upper-right) crown on Union Jack (flag)
(upper-left) bust as young child
(left) queen mother right of her husband at marriage
(right) bust as young woman (front-left)
(bottom) castle behind escutcheon
legend (left)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH • ANGELA • MARGUERITE
QUEEN MUM • 4 AUGUST 2000
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10,000 Kwacha (Queen Mother's Birthday) 2000 coin from Zambia is that it has a unique design featuring the Queen Mother, Elizabeth II, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Zambian coat of arms. This coin is also made of gold (.917) and weighs 7.12 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
