| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972-1983 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Ngwee (0.50 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.92 mm |
| Thickness | 2.02 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2013 |
| Reference(s) | KM#16, Schön#16 |
| Obverse description | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia facing right, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ZAMBIA 1972 |
| Reverse description | National arms of Zambia in center, text around outside rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SECOND REPUBLIC 13TH DECEMBER 1972 ·50 NGWEE· |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1972 - Proof - 2 000 1972 (1973-1976) - Minted in 1973-1976 - 6 000 000 1978 - Proof - 24 000 1983 - - 998 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1485261700 |
| Comments |