Zambia, Elizabeth II, Proof 40,000 Kwacha, 2001, struck in 22ct (.916) gold to a matt finish, arms of Zambia contained in quatrefoil design, with crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank Broadley ZAMBIA 40,000 KWACHA 2001, and the inscription 1901-2001.rev., inverted, old head type bust of Queen Victoria adapted by Valcambi from Donald R.Golder's original design, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA IND IMP. Diameter 38.61mm.  Weight 48.2g.  edge, plain mint state and unique in gold
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Zambia, Elizabeth II, Proof 40,000 Kwacha, 2001, struck in 22ct (.916) gold to a matt finish, arms of Zambia contained in quatrefoil design, with crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank Broadley ZAMBIA 40,000 KWACHA 2001, and the inscription 1901-2001.rev., inverted, old head type bust of Queen Victoria adapted by Valcambi from Donald R.Golder's original design, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA IND IMP. Diameter 38.61mm. Weight 48.2g. edge, plain mint state and unique in gold

Details
Zambia, Elizabeth II, Proof 40,000 Kwacha, 2001, struck in 22ct (.916) gold to a matt finish, arms of Zambia contained in quatrefoil design, with crowned bust right, IRB below, by Ian Rank Broadley ZAMBIA 40,000 KWACHA 2001, and the inscription 1901-2001.rev., inverted, old head type bust of Queen Victoria adapted by Valcambi from Donald R.Golder's original design, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA IND IMP. Diameter 38.61mm. Weight 48.2g. edge, plain mint state and unique in gold
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

Struck to commemorate the centenary of Victoria's death.
This was the only specimen of this type to be struck in gold, and the only to bear the denomination 40,000 Kwacha. Sold with a certificate from Valcambi.