Can I borrow your pocket calendar? A unique coin was authorized for coin collectors in 2000 by Zambia. It proved to be so popular, four more were minted during the next four years making a total of five coins. Maybe you'll want at least one or you might enjoy owning the set. Facts: It is 40 mm in diameter and has seven sides. It is composed of Copper-Nickel. It's denomination is 1000 Kwacha The obverse bears an elegant rendition of the young crowned Queen Elizabeth II facing right above Zambia's coat of arms being supported by two natives. The coat of arms divides the date. In a tribute to the Bank of Zambia the legend on the coin reads "BANK OF ZAMBIA." The reverse also bears the coin's date which is placed inside a circle. The date has two functions: A. The coin's date. B. The heading for a whole year's calendar. Instead of me describing them further, look at a 2004 1000 Kwacha yourself (image courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery): http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...rc=Kestutis Vitkevicius&query=Zambia calendar Isn't numismatics a great hobby? Clinker
Interesting piece; have not seen that before. I know about the calendar medals that the Austrian Mint issues every year, but hey, this is actually a coin. Christian
