50 Ngwee
1992 year| Nickel plated steel | 4.05 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 50 Ngwee (0.50 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Kafue Lechwe mammal (Kobus leche kafuensis), value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
FIFTY
NGWEE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to high inflation starting in the late 1980s through the 1990s, these coins fell out of circulation by 2003.
Interesting fact
The 50 Ngwee coin was part of a series of coins introduced in 1992 to replace the Zambian kwacha, which had been the country's currency since 1968. The coin features the national emblem of Zambia on one side and the denomination on the other. The nickel-plated steel material used to make the coin was a cost-effective and durable option for a circulating coin. Despite its relatively low value, the 50 Ngwee coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Ngwee 1992 coin.
