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1000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II Queen Mother
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 | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Black and white photo of the Queen Mother seated on throne at 1937 coronation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HM QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900-2000
CORONATION 1937
· A COMMONWEALTH NATION PAY TRIBUTE ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother) 2000 coin from Zambia is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen Mother's image on one side and the Zambian coat of arms on the other. This design was specifically created to commemorate the Queen Mother's 100th birthday, making it a special and limited edition coin.
