Issued by the Bank of Zambia in 2008, this 1,000 Kwacha banknote is part of the high-denomination issues introduced prior to the 2013 redenomination of the Zambian Kwacha. It reflects the country’s economic conditions in the late 2000s and the need for larger face values in everyday transactions.
The obverse features the Freedom Statue, a key national symbol of Zambia’s independence, accompanied by large denomination numerals, English inscriptions, and modern guilloche patterns consistent with the series.
The reverse depicts wildlife and natural heritage imagery, symbolizing Zambia’s rich biodiversity and natural resources, framed by contemporary decorative design elements.
Issuer: Bank of Zambia
Denomination: 1,000 Kwacha
Year: 2008
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns
