5 kwacha 1984 — Zambia ( Pick: 25 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 kwacha issued in Zambia in 1984. It is cataloged under Pick number 25. The front side design corresponds to the 1980-1986 ND Issue.
The banknote features a brown and cream color scheme and is printed on paper. It measures 138 x 70 mm. The signatures on the note include Luke Mwanashiku, Bitwell R. Kuwani, David A. R. Phiri, and Leonard Chivuno. It was printed by De La Rue.
Zambia transitioned to the kwacha as its currency in 1968, replacing the Zambian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha to 1 pound.
The banknote features a brown and cream color scheme and is printed on paper. It measures 138 x 70 mm. The signatures on the note include Luke Mwanashiku, Bitwell R. Kuwani, David A. R. Phiri, and Leonard Chivuno. It was printed by De La Rue.
Zambia transitioned to the kwacha as its currency in 1968, replacing the Zambian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha to 1 pound.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Luke Mwanashiku, Bitwell R. Kuwani, David A. R. Phiri, Leonard Chivuno
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 138 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 25
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 5 kwacha note in 1984. This series was introduced during a period of currency re-evaluation, involving significant signatures like those of Luke Mwanashiku, Bitwell R. Kuwani, David A. R. Phiri, and Leonard Chivuno. Notably, the notes were printed by De La Rue, a prominent currency printer.
The front side of this banknote, marked by its brown and cream color scheme, is part of the 1980-1986 ND Issue. The design includes intricate patterns and detailed inscriptions common to this series. Measuring 138 x 70 mm, the note was produced on standard paper. Identification in numismatic catalogs is facilitated by its Pick number 25.
