Fifty kwacha

Fifty Kwacha
(Zambia)
Value50 Kwacha
Width145 mm
Height70 mm
Security featuresHolograms , multi-colours, embedded strips, microprinting, watermarks and different types of optically variable inks, and the use of design features which prevent counterfeiting by photocopying or scanning.
Material usedPaper
Years of printing2013-present
Obverse
DesignEagle, Sycomorus , Coat of arms
Design date2013
Reverse
DesignFive past Presidents, BOZ Headquarters, Freedom Statue
Design date2014

The Bank of Zambia K50 note is a denomination of the Zambian currency. The current paper note was first issued in 2013 and in 2014 a new note was released a commemorative note to commemorate Zambia's 50th Independence anniversary.

The commemorative note on the reverse features portraits of the presidents of Zambia since independence in 1964 and until 2014 while the other normal note features an African leopard other features on the note are the Bank of Zambia Headquarters, and the Freedom Statue in Lusaka.

The obverse features an African fish eagle perched on a branch the coat of arms, a dove, an African fish eagle's head and the Big Tree National Monument in Kabwe.[1][2][3]