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Zambian pound

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Zambian pound
£1 note
Unit
Symbol£
Denominations
Subunit
120shilling (s or /–)
1240penny (d)
Banknotes10/–, £1, £5
Coins
 Rarely used1d, 6d, 1/–, 2/–
Demographics
User(s)Zambia
Issuance
Central bankBank of Zambia
 Websitewww.boz.zm

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

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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

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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

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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

References

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  • Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
  • Pick, Albert (1994). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues. Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors) (7th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.
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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