Zambian Ten Kwacha Banknote

Country: Zambia
Issuer: Bank of Zambia
Issue year: 2024
Type: Horizontal note
Material: Paper
Size: 118 × 69 mm
Signature: Denny H. Kalyalya
Serial: AG 0 7 5 8 3 3 5

The story

The front shows the African fish eagle in flight over the Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River, a symbol of Zambia’s hydroelectric power and national identity, and the same bird appears in the Bank of Zambia logo. The back shows two pangolins, a threatened species, with Kabwelume Falls and a Zambezi teak tree, highlighting Zambia’s wildlife and natural landscapes.

Front

African fish eagle in flight, Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River in the background, Bank of Zambia stylised fish eagle logo, bronze colour-shifting map of Zambia, Zambian coat of arms with two supporting figures, flower registration device, windowed security thread, Governor’s signature with printed title, “I Promise to Pay the Bearer on Demand” text, ornamental floral and geometric patterns

Back

Two pangolins at the bottom centre, Kabwelume Falls with caption, Zambezi teak tree with caption, flower registration device, “One Zambia One Nation” motto, ornamental radiating green and pink bands