Five Hundred Zambian Kwacha Banknote

Country: Zambia
Issuer: Bank of Zambia
Issue year: 2011
Type: Horizontal note
Material: Polymer
Size: 140 × 70 mm
Signature: K. Fundanga
Serial: DV/03 1 3 1 1 6 7 9

The story

The front shows the African fish eagle, a national symbol of Zambia, perched in front of a baobab tree. The back shows an African elephant head, villagers harvesting crops, and the Freedom Statue, also called the Chainbreaker, in Lusaka. The statue shows a man breaking free from chains and stands for Zambia’s freedom and independence.

Front

African fish eagle perched on a branch, baobab tree, Zambia coat of arms in a round emblem dated 2011, clear dove-shaped window, feather motifs, BOZ ornamental device, Governor’s signature with printed title, “Bank of Zambia” heading, promise-to-pay text

Back

Elephant head with caption “Elephant”, farmers harvesting crops in a field, Freedom Statue (Chainbreaker) figure holding broken chains, clear dove-shaped window, feather motif, Giesecke & Devrient printer logo