| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Kwacha (5 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Norman Sillman |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2013 |
| Reference(s) | KM#18, KM#18a |
| Obverse description | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia facing right, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ZAMBIA 1979 |
| Reverse description | African Longhorn, value below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 KWACHA |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - KM#18 - 3 250 1979 - KM#18a; Proof - 3 407 |
| Numisquare ID | 5493096340 |
| Comments |