20 Ngwee (Bank of Zambia) 1985 front 20 Ngwee (Bank of Zambia) 1985 back
20 Ngwee (Bank of Zambia) 1985 photo
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20 Ngwee Bank of Zambia

1985 year
Copper-nickel 11.3 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1985
Value
20 Ngwee (0.20&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.3 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#4441
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Bank of Zambia surrounded by text.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1965 BANK OF ZAMBIA 1985
20 NGWEE
20TH ANNIVERSARY

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Due to high inflation starting in the late 1980s, these coins fell out of circulation by 1992.

Interesting fact

The 1985 Zambia 20 Ngwee coin 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 a livestock enclosure. This design was chosen to represent the country's rural way of life and to highlight the importance of community and tradition in Zambian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Ngwee (Bank of Zambia) 1985 coin.