20 kwacha 2012 — Zambia ( Pick: 52 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 kwacha issued in Zambia in 2012. It is cataloged under Pick number 52. The front side design features a fish eagle and a baobab, while the back depicts a black lechwe antelope and miners. This note measures 146 x 70 mm and is printed on a cotton-based substrate.
The colour scheme of this banknote is brown and green. It is signed by Michael M. Gondwe and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
In 2012, Zambia experienced continued expansion in its mining sector, particularly in copper production, which significantly contributed to its economy at the time.
The colour scheme of this banknote is brown and green. It is signed by Michael M. Gondwe and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
In 2012, Zambia experienced continued expansion in its mining sector, particularly in copper production, which significantly contributed to its economy at the time.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michael M. Gondwe
- Date of issue
- 2012
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient
- Paper
- cotton-based substrate
- Colour
- Brown and green
- Dimensions
- 146 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 52
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 20 kwacha banknote (Pick 52) in 2012 as part of the currency redenomination that took effect on January 1, 2013. This redenomination involved dividing the old currency unit by 1,000 to simplify transactions and accounting.
The obverse of the note features a fish eagle on the right and a baobab tree at the center. The reverse displays a black lechwe antelope on the left, miners working with a pneumatic drill in the center, and the "Chainbreaker" statue at the center right. The note measures 146 x 70 mm and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
