500 kwacha 2011 — Zambia ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Zambia, dated 2011, carries a denomination of 500 kwacha. It features a design associated with the 1992/1996 ND issue, showcasing a fish eagle and baobab on the front, while the reverse depicts an elephant head, workers picking cotton, and the Chainbreaker.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 39. The combination of its denomination, year, and design elements classifies it within the documented banknotes of Zambia.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 39. The combination of its denomination, year, and design elements classifies it within the documented banknotes of Zambia.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 500 kwacha banknote (Pick 39) in 2011 as part of its ongoing currency series. This series, introduced in 1992, featured various denominations to facilitate daily transactions. The 500 kwacha note was demonetized on July 1, 2013, following the currency's redenomination.
The obverse of the note displays an African fish eagle on the right and a baobab tree in the center. The reverse features an elephant's head on the left, workers picking cotton in the center, and the Freedom Statue, known as the "Chainbreaker," on the right. This polymer note measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
