| Issuer | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Ngwee (0.50 ZMK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1968-2012) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.88 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2013 |
| Reference(s) | KM#15, Schön#15 |
| Obverse description | Kenneth Kaunda, president of Zambia, facing right, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ZAMBIA 1972 |
| Reverse description | Corn cob in center |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | GROW MORE FOOD 50 FIFTY NGWEE FOR MANKIND |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1972 - - 510 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4309126490 |
| Comments |