2 kwacha 1980 — Zambia ( Pick: 24 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2 kwacha issued in Zambia in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 24. The dimensions of the note are 133 x 68 mm and it is printed on paper.
The front side design corresponds to the 1980-1986 ND issue, featuring a color scheme of green and olive-brown on a multicolor underprint. The note is signed by Luke Mwanashiku, Governor from 1976 to 1981, and was printed by De La Rue.
The banknote's production was carried out by De La Rue. Zambia's currency dynamics were notable in the early 1980s, reflecting the economic context of the time.
The front side design corresponds to the 1980-1986 ND issue, featuring a color scheme of green and olive-brown on a multicolor underprint. The note is signed by Luke Mwanashiku, Governor from 1976 to 1981, and was printed by De La Rue.
The banknote's production was carried out by De La Rue. Zambia's currency dynamics were notable in the early 1980s, reflecting the economic context of the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Luke Mwanashiku (Governor 1976-1981)
- Date of issue
- 1980
- Printing office
- De La Rue (TDLR)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and olive-brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 133 x 68 mm
- Pick catalog
- 24
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 2 kwacha banknote (Pick 24) in 1980, during the tenure of Governor Luke Mwanashiku (1976–1981). This series was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The obverse features an African fish eagle at the left center and a portrait of President Kenneth Kaunda in tribal attire on the right. The reverse depicts a teacher assisting a student with painting, alongside a school building. The banknote includes a watermark of President Kaunda and a solid security thread.
