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50 Kwacha, Bank of Zambia, Zambia, 1992–2010 (Pick 37)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1992-2010

Issuing entity

Zambia

This 50 Kwacha note was issued in Zambia by the Bank of Zambia, with dates recorded from 1992–2010. It belongs to the Kwacha (1968-2012) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1964-date). It measures 140 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 37.

Obverse: Sausage tree; African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer); feathers. Its lettering reads “BANK OF ZAMBIA / I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / FIFTY / KWACHA / FOR THE BANK OF ZAMBIA / GOVERNOR / ZAMBIA 1992”. Reverse: Head of a zebra; copper refining at Nkana Mine; Freedom Statue "Chainbreaker" in Lusaka. Its lettering reads “BANK OF ZAMBIA / FIFTY KWACHA”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), South African Bank Note Company, Pretoria, South Africa (1958). Watermark: Head of an African Fish Eagle. Signatures recorded for the type: Dominic Mulaisho (DM) (Governor); Jacob Mwanza (JM) (Governor); Caleb Fundanga (CF) (Governor). Demonetized: 1 July 2013.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

UV activity: Solid Security Thread Present

Physical characteristics

Size
140 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Head of an African Fish Eagle

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date), South African Bank Note Company, Pretoria, South Africa (1958)
Currency
Kwacha (1968-2012)
Signatures
Dominic Mulaisho (DM) (Governor) · Jacob Mwanza (JM) (Governor) · Caleb Fundanga (CF) (Governor)
Demonetized
1 July 2013
Issuing bank
Bank of Zambia

Design

Obverse
Sausage tree; African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer); feathers
Reverse
Head of a zebra; copper refining at Nkana Mine; Freedom Statue "Chainbreaker" in Lusaka
Obverse lettering
BANK OF ZAMBIA / I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND / FIFTY / KWACHA / FOR THE BANK OF ZAMBIA / GOVERNOR / ZAMBIA 1992
Reverse lettering
BANK OF ZAMBIA / FIFTY KWACHA

Identification

Value
50 Kwacha
Dates recorded
1992-2010
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 37

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P37
  • NumistaN# 204046

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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