Issued by the Bank of Zambia in 1980, this 10 Kwachas banknote belongs to Zambia’s post-independence currency series, reflecting national identity, leadership, and economic aspirations during the late 20th century. It represents a period of consolidation for the Kwacha as a symbol of monetary stability.
The obverse features a portrait of Kenneth Kaunda, the first President of Zambia, alongside denomination numerals, English inscriptions, and elaborate guilloche patterns characteristic of the series.
The reverse depicts agricultural and industrial imagery, symbolizing Zambia’s key economic sectors and development goals, framed by decorative design elements.
Issuer: Bank of Zambia
Denomination: 10 Kwachas
Year: 1980
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, guilloche patterns
