5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2003 front 5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2003 back
5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2003 photo
© Lucas Marchese

5000 Kwacha Elephant

2003 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5000 Kwacha (5000&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Thickness
2.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#354288
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pair of elephants grazing.

Script: Latin

Lettering: • AFRICAN WILDLIFE • ELEPHANT • 1oz Ag 999

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5000 Kwacha (Elephant) coin from Zambia, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, has a unique feature - it has a convex shape, which means that it is curved outward in the middle, giving it a distinctive look and feel.