Obverse © Gabor – Reverse © galbor
Obverse © Gabor – Reverse © galbor
1000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II Coelecanth
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 28.91 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1000 Kwacha (1000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.91 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Coelacanth fish right over seabed
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONS OF THE OCEAN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Coelecanth, a prehistoric fish thought to have been extinct for millions of years, was discovered alive and well in the depths of Lake Tanganyika in Zambia in 1938. To commemorate this remarkable discovery, the Zambian government issued a series of coins featuring the Coelecanth, including the 1000 Kwacha coin minted in 2001.
