Zambia 2 Ngwee, 1968 – 1978

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zambia Zambia
Currency Kwacha (1968 – 2012)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ngwee
Year 1968 – 1978
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.67
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 1.66
Demonetized 1 July 2013

Description

2 Ngwee from Zambia. Issued from 1968 to 1978. Struck in Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc). Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.67 g.

Obverse
Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below.
Reverse
Flying Martial Eagle, value beside
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1978  — — — — — — — — Llantrisant Mint 3%
1978  24K — — — — — — € 1,90 Llantrisant Mint; Proof 3%
1968  19M € 0,07 € 0,22 € 0,29 € 0,44 € 0,47 € 0,62 € 0,72 London Mint 95%
1968  4K — — — — — — — London Mint; Proof 1.5%

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