| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 250 Kwacha (250 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 33.63 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Norman Sillman |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2013 |
| Reference(s) | KM#20, Schön#20, Fr#1 |
| Obverse description | Bust to right above date. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ZAMBIA 1979 |
| Reverse description | African wild dog above value. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 250 KWACHA |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - - 455 1979 - Proof - 245 |
| Numisquare ID | 6114546850 |
| Comments |