1000 Kwacha (Marco Polo) 2000 front 1000 Kwacha (Marco Polo) 2000 back
1000 Kwacha (Marco Polo) 2000 photo
© Davor collection

1000 Kwacha Marco Polo

2000 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
1000 Kwacha (1000&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Oval
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#45702
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Multicolor portrait of Marco Polo and junk

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MILLENNIUM COLLECTION·1000 YEARS OF EXPLORATION
"Poochow Pole Junk"
MARCO POLO VISITS CHINA c.1270

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1000 Kwacha (Marco Polo) 2000 coin from Zambia made of Copper-nickel is a unique coin that features an image of Marco Polo, an Italian explorer who traveled extensively throughout Asia in the 13th century. This coin was issued to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Polo's death and is considered 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 (Marco Polo) 2000 coin.