THE NAMES OF THE ANIMALS THAT FEATURE ON ZAMBIA'S BANK NOTES AND COINS

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 DO YOU KNOW THE ANIMALS WHICH FEATURE ON ZAMBIA'S BANK NOTES AND COINS?

The One Kwacha coin is currently the highest coin in circulation. The bird which you see on the One Kwacha coin is called the Zambian Barbet (Lybius chaplini). This particular bird is native to Zambia and is not found anywhere else in the world. It’s other name is “Chaplin’s Barbet”, a name given to the bird in honour of a colonial administrator named Sir Francis Chaplin. The usage of the name “Zambian Barbet” instead of “Chaplin’s Barbet” is meant to emphasize the bird’s status as a bird species that is native to Zambia. It’s natural habitat is the moist savanna. It is endemic to the area between the Upper Kafue River to Kabanga in the Kalomo District. The Barbet is threatened by loss of habitat and is listed as an endangered species.



The next highest coin in circulation is the Fifty Ngwee. The coin features the head of the African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana), a species of large mammal native to parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, including areas in Zambia. The African Bush Elephant is the largest of all living creatures on land today, capable of growing up to weigh over 6,000 Kgs with a lifespan of about 70 years. It is a herbivore, feeding on grass, leaves, and tree bark. Elephant herds are matriarchal, consisting of related females and their young and are led by the eldest female, called the matriarch. Adult male elephants rarely join a herd and often lead a solitary life, only approaching herds for mating.


The next coin is the Ten Ngwee. The coin features the head of a Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx), a large species of antelope distributed throughout much of Southern Africa including Zambia. The Eland is the largest antelope found in Zambia, and can weigh up to 650 Kgs. The Eland is a shy animal that runs at the slightest disturbance, perhaps because they have always been hunted for food in Africa. They are found in various national parks in Zambia.


The last coin that is currently in circulation is the Five Ngwee. The coin features a bird called the Zambezi Indigobird (Vidua codrington), a species of bird native to parts of Zambia. It generally prefers edges of areas near rivers and lowland evergreen forest and nearby thickets.


The 2 Kwacha note is Zambia's smallest bank note. The animal which features at back of this note is the ROAN ANTELOPE. The Roan Antelope is a large antelope with a horse-like build. It's body colour is dark brown with distinctive black and white facial markings. In Zambia small groups of Roan Antelope are found in South Luangwa, Kafue, Kasanka, Sumbu, Liuwa Plains and Sioma Ngwezi.


The next note is the 5 Kwacha note. The animal which features at the back of this note is the LION. The lion is Africa’s largest cat, it's habitat is Savanna & woodland. In Zambia, lions are found in various places such as South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park.


The next note is the 10 Kwacha note. The animal which features at the back of this note is the PORCUPINE. Porcupines are large rodents with coats of sharp spines that protect them against predators. They are found throughout Zambia and all over Southern Africa.


The next note is the 20 Kwacha note. The animal which features at the back of this note is the BLACK LECHWE. The Black Lechwe is a type of antelope that inhabits floodplains bordering marshes and swamps. In Zambia, there are found in the Bangweulu wetlands.


The next note is the 50 Kwacha note. The animal which features at the back of this note is the LEOPARD. The leopard is a member of the cat family. The leopard is a solitary animal, hunting usually at night, and spending much of the day hiding in thickets or in the fork of a tree. They are quick and efficient hunters. In Zambia, leopards are found in the South Luangwa National Park and in the Lower Zambezi.


The last note is the 100 Kwacha note. The animal which features at the back of this note is the BUFFALO. A Buffalo is a large, ox-like animal with horns and shaggy fur. They move in small to very large herds, often over 400 strong. Acting together as a herd helps protect them from predators such as lions. In Zambia, Buffaloes are found in Kafue National Park and South Luangwa National Park.


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