DO YOU KNOW THE ANIMALS WHICH FEATURE AT THE BACK OF ZAMBIA'S BANK NOTES?
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.
So the next time you have a Zambia bank note in your hands, take time to look at the animal which features at the back and maybe that will give you inspiration to go and see the actual animal in the flesh in it's natural habitat.
(By Zambian Footprints)