1000 Kwacha (Blue Whale) 2014 front 1000 Kwacha (Blue Whale) 2014 back
1000 Kwacha (Blue Whale) 2014 photo
© Cristiano Becker

1000 Kwacha Blue Whale

2014 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 26 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 plated copper-nickel
Weight
26 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#405174
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENDANGERED ANIMAL SPECIES
BLUE WHALE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1000 Kwacha (Blue Whale) coin from Zambia is unique in that it features a stunning blue whale design, but it's also interesting to note that the coin is made of silver-plated copper-nickel, which gives it a distinctive look and feel.