| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Kwacha (1 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | Norman Sillman |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2013 |
| Reference(s) | KM#17, Schön#17 |
| Obverse description | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ZAMBIA 24TH OCTOBER 1974 |
| Reverse description | National arms with supporters, ribbon with motto, denomination below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TENTH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY · ONE KWACHA · |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1974 - - 4 000 1974 - Proof - 1 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 9478955040 |
| Comments |