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5 Kwacha
| Issuer | Bank of Zambia |
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| Year | 1980-1988 |
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| Value | 5 Kwacha (5 ZMK) |
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| Obverse description | An intaglio-engraved vignette of a African fish eagle perched on a branch occupies the centre-left, set against a light guilloche underprint with a plant motif. The Zambian coat of arms with the motto ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION appears below centre, accompanied by the Governor's signature. An engraved portrait of President Kenneth Kaunda is at right, with denomination numerals and Kwacha symbols at all four corners within a geometric border underprint. |
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| Reverse description | The central vignette presents an aerial intaglio-engraved view of Kariba Dam and its surrounding gorge landscape, with the reservoir and forested terrain receding into the distance. A circular decorative medallion at upper left contains stylised birds in the traditional Zambian motif. The composition is framed by geometric border patterns at all edges, with denomination panels at upper and lower registers. |
| Reverse lettering | BANK OF ZAMBIA FIVE KWACHA 5 5 THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED |
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