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10 Ngwee
| Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) | 5.66 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1987 |
| Value | 10 Ngwee (0.10 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crowned hornbill, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
TEN
NGWEE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Due to high inflation starting in the late 1980s, these coins fell out of circulation by 1992.
Of the coins dated 1968, 13,000,000 were minted in 1967 and 1,000,000 in 1968.
Of the coins dated 1987, 4,000,000 were minted in 1990.
Interesting fact
The 10 Ngwee coin from Zambia, issued between 1968 and 1987, has an interesting feature - it has a unique triangle-shaped hole in the center of the coin. This distinctive design element was incorporated to help distinguish the coin from other currencies and to make it easily identifiable for the visually impaired.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Ngwee 1968-1987 coin.
