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10 Kwacha – Zambia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of the Child

Zambia

Context

Year: 1980

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

Republic

(since 1964)

Currency:

Kwacha

(1968—2012)

Demonetization: 1 July 2013

Total mintage: 12,000

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 27.22 g

Silver weight: 25.18 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #21

Numista: #45005

Value

Exchange value: 10 ZMK

Bullion value: $73.16

Obverse

Description:

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambian president facing right. Date below.

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

1980

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Three children playing on a playground.

Inscription:

KWACHA

10

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD

Script: Latin

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	12,000	Proof

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