1 Ngwee, Zambia

1 Ngwee, Zambia, 1968-1978 obverse image1 Ngwee, Zambia, 1968-1978 reverse image
1 Ngwee coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Zambia flagZambia
  • Years of Minting:
    1968-1978
  • Period:
    Republic (1964-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
1 Ngwee Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$18.79

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Ngwee Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer), value below

Engraver:

Norman Sillman

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Ngwee Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ZAMBIA 1969

Reverse:

1 ONE NGWEE

1 Ngwee Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)

Size

1 Ngwee sizes
  • Weight:2.33 g
  • Diameter:17.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.26 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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