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    Zambia 5000 Kwacha





    Specification

    Denomination - 5000 Kwacha
    Size - 140mm x 70mm
    Colour - purple, dark brown, deep red
    Material - cotton paper
    Condition - Uncirculated (UNC)



    Issue

    Zambia
    Series - 2009
    Printer - TDLR



    Design

    Obverse - The Fish Eagle, Acacia tree
    Reverse - The Freedom Statue, root cassava plant, lion






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