Currency Family
Zambian Notes and Coins
The Zambian currency is known as the Zambian Kwacha and Ngwee (where 100 Ngwee is equal to K1). Zambia currently has six banknotes and four coins in circulation.
These are: K100, K50, K20, K10, K5, K2 banknotes K1, 50N, 10N, and 5N coins.
Banknotes
The Zambian banknotes have been printed with features to reflect the economy, culture and history of the nation. The African Fish Eagle is the main feature or primary recognition feature on all the Zambian banknotes.
The fish eagle is said to reflect Zambian' s pride; the excellent vision and its swift reaction symbolises the country' s focus on economic growth and ability to rise above challenges.
Coat of Arms - is a national emblem which Zambia is distinctly identified by and is found on the left hand corner of the front side of every banknote with the year of print.
- Freedom Statue - is national symbol that represents Zambia' s struggle for freedom in the pre-colonial days and is a tribute to our fallen heroes.
- Trees and animals - depict the country' s abundant forest resources and wild life, and consequently the potential for tourism.
The banknotes are in three categories as follows;
- The high value banknotes - K100 and K50;
- The middle value banknotes - K20 and K10; and
- The low value banknotes - K5 and K2.
Banknotes
Front
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K100 |
K50 |
K20 |
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K10 |
K5 |
K2 |
Back
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K100 |
K50 |
K20 |
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K10 |
K5 |
K2 |
Coins
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| K1 | 50N |
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| 10N | 5N |