Zambia 1 Kwacha, 1974

Independence

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Zambia Zambia
Currency Kwacha (1968 – 2012)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Kwacha
Year 1974
Ruler Republic (1964–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.28
Diameter (mm) 38.61
Demonetized 1 July 2013

Description

1 Kwacha from Zambia. Issued in 1974. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right.
Reverse
National arms with supporters, ribbon with motto, denomination below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1974  4K 41%
1974  1.5K Proof 73%

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