1000 Kwacha (African Hippo) 2014 front 1000 Kwacha (African Hippo) 2014 back
1000 Kwacha (African Hippo) 2014 photo
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1000 Kwacha African Hippo

2014 year
Silver clad copper-nickel 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
1000 Kwacha 1000 ZMW = USD 38
Currency
Kwacha (2013-date)
Composition
Silver clad copper-nickel
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#341553
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

African Hippopotamus (right,Hippopotamus amphibius)
with young in front of trees,
fence at the horizon with (nome) African / HIPPO
círculo interno
above exergue with (ano) 2014
Legenda: (above, wideseries) A F R I C A N W I L D L I F Є

Script: Latin

Lettering: African Wildlife, African Hippo

Interesting fact

The 1000 Kwacha (African Hippo) coin from Zambia, made of Silver clad copper-nickel and weighing 27g, is a non-circulating coin that was minted in 2014. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing an African hippo on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Zambian coat of arms and the year of minting. This coin is a great collector's item for those interested in African wildlife and numismatics.