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20 Ngwee Bank of Zambia
1985 year| Silver (.925) | 11.31 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 20 Ngwee (0.20 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bank of Zambia surrounded by text.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1965 BANK OF ZAMBIA 1985
20 NGWEE
20TH ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1985 20 Ngwee silver coin from Zambia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Zambian village, complete with huts and people engaged in various activities. The reverse side of the coin features the Zambian coat of arms, which includes a shield with a lion and an eagle, as well as a motto that reads "One Zambia, One Nation." This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate and preserve a country's history and culture.
