5000 Kwacha (Elephant and calf right) 1999 front 5000 Kwacha (Elephant and calf right) 1999 back
5000 Kwacha (Elephant and calf right) 1999 photo
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5000 Kwacha Elephant and calf right

1999 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Zambia
Period
Republic (1964-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
5000 Kwacha (5000&nbspZMK)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#148538
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Elephant and baby elephant.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LOXODONTA AFRICANA
5000 KWACHA

Interesting fact

The 5000 Kwacha coin from Zambia featuring an elephant and calf right is a unique and interesting coin due to its high silver content. It is made of .999 silver, which means it is composed of 99.9% pure silver. This makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.