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4000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II Coelacanth Fish
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 37.7 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 4000 Kwacha (4000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 37.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Coelacanth fish and plant life.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PATRONS OF THE OCEAN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to KM#88Interesting fact
The Coelacanth Fish, featured on the 4000 Kwacha coin from Zambia, is a prehistoric fish that was thought to have been extinct for millions of years before it was rediscovered in 1938. It is known for its unique fins and scaly body, and is often referred to as a "living fossil."
