KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5000 kwacha 1992 — Zambia ( Pick: 41 )

Region: Africa
Front side
5000 kwacha Zambia 1992 — Front side
Back side
5000 kwacha Zambia 1992 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 kwacha issued in Zambia in 1992. It is cataloged under Pick number 41. The front side design features a fish eagle and a Murera/Acacia/Mopani tree, while the back displays a lion, cassava plant, and Chainbreaker, along with large zeros.

The banknote measures 145 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Jacob Mwanza, and the printing office is De La Rue. The color scheme of the note includes blue and brown.

Zambia's economy was undergoing major changes in the early 1990s, with significant shifts toward privatization and market liberalization.

Specifications

Signed by
Jacob Mwanza
Date of issue
1992
Printing office
De La Rue
Paper
Paper
Colour
Blue and brown
Dimensions
145 x 70 mm
Pick catalog
41

About this banknote

The Bank of Zambia issued the 5,000 kwacha banknote in 1992, as part of a series introduced that year. This series marked a design shift, replacing the portrait of President Kenneth Kaunda with the African fish eagle on the obverse.

The obverse features the African fish eagle, a Mopani tree, and the national coat of arms. The reverse displays a lion, a cassava plant, and the "Chainbreaker" statue. The note measures 145 x 70 mm and was printed by De La Rue. It was demonetized on July 1, 2013.

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