1000 Kwacha (Princess Diana) 1997 front 1000 Kwacha (Princess Diana) 1997 back
1000 Kwacha (Princess Diana) 1997 photo
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1000 Kwacha Princess Diana

1997 year
Gold (.999) - -
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1000 Kwacha (1000&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#75484
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Princess Diana facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
The People's Princess
1961 · DIANA · 1997

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM-unlisted, similar to KM53 honoring Princess Diana, but apparently unknown to KM and Friedberg.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Kwacha (Princess Diana) 1997 coin from Zambia made of Gold (.999) has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins.