Zambia 50 Ngwee, 1972 – 1983
Second Republic
Information
Country
Zambia
Zambia
Currency
Kwacha
(1968 – 2012)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
50 Ngwee
Year
1972 – 1983
Ruler
Republic
(1964–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.6
Diameter (mm)
30.92
Thickness (mm)
2.02
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Description
50 Ngwee from Zambia. Issued from 1972 to 1983. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 30.92 mm and weighs 11.6 g.
- Obverse
- Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia facing right, date below.
- Reverse
- National arms of Zambia in center, text around outside rim.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 998K | — | — | — | — | — | 1.5% | ||
| 1978 | 24K | — | — | — | — | € 6,50 | Proof | 5% | |
| 1972 (1973-1976) | 6M | € 1,10 | € 1,60 | € 2,50 | € 2,50 | € 2,50 | Minted in 1973-1976 | 94% | |
| 1972 | 2K | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 2% |
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