Zambia 5 Ngwee, 1968 – 1987
Information
Country
Zambia
Zambia
Currency
Kwacha
(1968 – 2012)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Ngwee
Year
1968 – 1987
Ruler
Republic
(1964–9999)
Composition
Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
19.4
Thickness (mm)
1.38
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Description
5 Ngwee from Zambia. Issued from 1968 to 1987. Struck in Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc). Measures 19.4 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- President Kenneth David Kaunda facing right, date below.
- Reverse
- Turbina corymbosa, a type of Morning Glory, value below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 10M | — | — | € 0,36 | € 0,49 | € 0,84 | € 1,30 | Llantrisant Mint | 14% | |
| 1982 | 12M | — | — | € 0,63 | € 0,63 | — | — | Llantrisant Mint | 14% | |
| 1978 | 2M | — | — | € 0,56 | — | — | — | Llantrisant Mint | 12% | |
| 1978 | 24K | — | — | — | — | — | € 1,90 | Llantrisant Mint; Proof | 1.8% | |
| 1972 | 10M | — | € 0,11 | € 0,40 | € 0,40 | € 0,50 | € 1,00 | Llantrisant Mint; Minted in 1972-1975 | 29% | |
| 1968 | 12M | € 0,28 | € 0,28 | € 0,54 | € 0,65 | € 0,65 | € 1,30 | London Mint | 59% | |
| 1968 | 4K | — | — | — | — | — | € 1,30 | London Mint; Proof | 1.5% |
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