5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2002 front 5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2002 back
5000 Kwacha (Elephant) 2002 photo
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5000 Kwacha Elephant

2002 year
Silver (.999) 31.3 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
5000 Kwacha (5000&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.3 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#76850
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Two elephants facing each other.

Script: Latin

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

Interesting fact

The 5000 Kwacha (Elephant) coin from Zambia, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 31.3g, has a unique feature - it has a rectangular shape, unlike most coins which are circular.