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6000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II RMS Douro
1999 year| Gold (.9999) | 5 g | - |
| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1964-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 6000 Kwacha (6000 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2013 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#120312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sailing ship below dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RMS DOURO 1865-1882
5 grams .9999 Au
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6000 Kwacha - Elizabeth II (RMS Douro) 1999 coin from Zambia is that it features a unique design that showcases the RMS Douro, a British passenger ship that sank off the coast of Zambia in 1912. The coin's design includes an image of the ship, as well as the year of its sinking, 1912, and the words "RMS Douro" inscribed above it. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in maritime history and numismatics.
