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50 Ngwee United Nations
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 11.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 50 Ngwee (0.50 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
United Nations seal in center, text around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED NATIONS FOR A BETTER WORLD
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1945 50 NGWEE 1985
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 from Zambia, issued in 1985 to commemorate the United Nations, 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 50 Ngwee (United Nations) 1985 coin.
