1000 Kwacha Macao - Back to China
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.7 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Kwacha (1000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.7 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Macao coat of arms above the city
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
BACK TO CHINA
DECEMBER 1999
ONE COUNTRY
TWO SYSTEMS
MACAO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1000 Kwacha coin from Zambia, issued in 1999 to commemorate the return of Macao to China, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the famous Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macao that symbolizes the region's colonial past, while the reverse side features the iconic Macao Tower, which represents the region's modernization and economic growth. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural identity.
