© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
1000 Kwacha Olympics
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Kwacha (1000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Discus thrower.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XXVII. OLYMPIC GAMES SYDNEY 2000
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1000 Kwacha (Olympics 2000) 1999 coin from Zambia is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia, but it was released a year before the actual event. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history, as it was created to honor an international sporting event, yet it was issued before the event took place.
