© G.Gilles
© G.Gilles
1000 Kwacha Captain Cook
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 20 g | - |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1000 Kwacha (1000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Size | 48 × 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.23 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#39448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Colorized picture of Captain Cook inside circle, sailing ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MILLENNIUM COLLECTION · 1000 YEARS OF EXPLORATION
"The ..."
CAPTAIN COOK IN AUSTRALASIA c.1770
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Kwacha (Captain Cook) 2000 coin from Zambia is a unique coin that features a portrait of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who is known for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean. The coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cook's death and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 20 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a very low mintage, with only 1,000 coins produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Kwacha (Captain Cook) 2000 coin.
