


© Lucas Marchese
5000 Kwacha Elephant
2003 yearSilver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38.5 mm |
Issuer | Zambia |
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Period | Republic (1964-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2003 |
Value | 5000 Kwacha (5000 ZMK) |
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 |
Numista | N#354288 |
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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.