500 kwacha 2008 — Zambia ( Pick: 43f )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 kwacha issued in Zambia in 2008. It belongs to the series represented by Pick number 43f and incorporates features from a previous issue.
The front side of the note displays the fish eagle and baobab, while the back features the head of an elephant along with cotton workers and the image of Chainbreaker. This variant, identified as 2008 with Signature 12, includes altered security features and is made of polymer.
This note has a colour scheme of brown and cream. The 2003 issue serves as its base reference.
The front side of the note displays the fish eagle and baobab, while the back features the head of an elephant along with cotton workers and the image of Chainbreaker. This variant, identified as 2008 with Signature 12, includes altered security features and is made of polymer.
This note has a colour scheme of brown and cream. The 2003 issue serves as its base reference.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 2008
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 43f
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued this series of banknotes in 2008. This series was introduced as part of efforts to enhance security features on Zambian currency. The introduction included alterations to previous security measures to prevent counterfeiting.
The front side of the 500 kwacha note features a fish eagle and a baobab tree, while the back depicts the head of an elephant, cotton workers, and a Chainbreaker design. It is printed on polymer, identified as variant f with signature 12, and includes altered security elements from the base Pick 43 issued in 2003.
