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250 Kwacha – Zambia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Conservation (African Wild Dog)

Zambia

Context

Year: 1979

Issuer: Zambia

Period:

Republic

(since 1964)

Currency:

Kwacha

(1968—2012)

Demonetization: 1 July 2013

Total mintage: 700

Material

Diameter: 34 mm

Weight: 33.63 g

Gold weight: 30.27 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #20

Numista: #46829

Value

Exchange value: 250 ZMK

Bullion value: $5055.67

Obverse

Description:

Bust right, truncating at date.

Inscription:

ZAMBIA

1979

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Reverse

Description:

African wild dog: priceless.

Inscription:

250

KWACHA

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	—	455
1979	—	245	Proof

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