Zambian pound

Template:Template other The pound was the currency of Zambia from independence in 1964 until decimalization on January 16, 1968. It was subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence.

History

The Zambian pound replaced the Rhodesia and Nyasaland pound at par. It was pegged 1:1 to sterling and was replaced by the kwacha at a rate of £1 = ZK2 or ZK1 = 10/–.

Coins

In 1964, cupro-nickel 6d, 1/– and 2/– coins were introduced, followed by a 5/– coin in 1965, and holed, bronze 1d coins in 1966.

Banknotes

In 1964, the Bank of Zambia introduced notes in denominations of 10/–, £1 and £5.

Image	Denomination	Obverse	Reverse
[1]	10 shillings	Chaplin's barbet	Farmers plowing with tractor and oxen
[2]	1 pound	Black-cheeked lovebird	Mining tower and conveyors
[3]	5 pounds	Wildebeest	Victoria Falls

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Preceded by: Rhodesia and Nyasaland pound Reason: independence Ratio: at par

Currency of Zambia 1964 – 1968

Succeeded by: Zambian kwacha Ratio: 2 kwacha = 1 pound