1 kwacha 1986 — Zambia ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 kwacha issued in Zambia in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 23. The design features the 1980-1986 ND Issue on the front.
The note displays a black color on a multicolour underprint. It is printed on paper and measures 127 x 65 mm. The banknote is signed by Leonard Chivuno, who served as Governor from 1986 to 1987, and was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The banknote's dimensions are 127 x 65 mm. Zambia implemented monetary reform in the mid-1980s, which included the introduction of new currency designs.
The note displays a black color on a multicolour underprint. It is printed on paper and measures 127 x 65 mm. The banknote is signed by Leonard Chivuno, who served as Governor from 1986 to 1987, and was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The banknote's dimensions are 127 x 65 mm. Zambia implemented monetary reform in the mid-1980s, which included the introduction of new currency designs.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leonard Chivuno, Governor (1986-1987)
- Date of issue
- 1980-1988
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 127 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 1 kwacha banknote (Pick 23) as part of its 1980-1988 series. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency designs during President Kenneth Kaunda's tenure.
The obverse features a portrait of President Kenneth Kaunda on the right, an African fish eagle at the left center, and the country's coat of arms at the bottom. The reverse depicts workers picking cotton at the left center. The banknote measures 127 x 65 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited. It was demonetized on July 1, 2013.
