50 kwacha 1986 — Zambia ( Pick: 28 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 kwacha issued in Zambia in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 28. Its dimensions are 153 x 75 mm, and it is printed on paper featuring a primarily purple, violet, and multicolor design.
The front side of the banknote displays President Kaunda alongside an African fish eagle. The reverse features the Chainbreaker statue and a modern building. It has a UV value of 50 in orange.
It is signed by Leonard Chivuno and printed by TDLR.
The front side of the banknote displays President Kaunda alongside an African fish eagle. The reverse features the Chainbreaker statue and a modern building. It has a UV value of 50 in orange.
It is signed by Leonard Chivuno and printed by TDLR.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leonard Chivuno
- Date of issue
- 1986-1987
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple, violet and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 153 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 28
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 50 kwacha banknote (Pick 28) in 1986 as part of its 1980-1988 series. This series was introduced to update the nation's currency designs and security features during President Kenneth Kaunda's administration.
The obverse features a portrait of President Kenneth Kaunda on the right and an African fish eagle at the left center. The reverse displays the "Chainbreaker" statue at the left and a modern building at the left center. The banknote measures 153 x 75 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited. It includes a watermark of President Kaunda and a solid security thread.
