Reverse In the central part, a hornbill on a branch facing left. To its left, the numeral 10 above a two-line inscription 'TEN NGWEE' — which translates from English as 'ten ngwee'.
Obverse In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, the text 'ZAMBIA' — the name of the Republic of Zambia. Below, the year of minting '1968'. In the central part, the right-facing profile of Kenneth David Kaunda, the first Prime Minister and President of Zambia.