1000 Kwacha 2001, Patrons of the Ocean - Dolphins [Zambia]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, a pair of dolphins are depicted facing right, one above the other, with seaweed below. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the English text 'PATRONS OF THE OCEAN'.
Obverse
At the top, the English text 'BANK OF ZAMBIA', and at the bottom, the inscription '1000 KWACHA'. In the upper part is the state coat of arms, featuring a shield with six wavy vertical stripes, above it crossed a hoe and a pickaxe, and above that an eagle looking back. The shield is held by a man on the right and a woman on the left, standing on a grassy field. At the base of the arms is the motto 'One Zambia One Nation'. In the lower part is a circle containing the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain wearing a crown. On either side are the digits of the split year of issue '2001': '20' on the left and '01' on the right.