Depicts a third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, Zambia emblem dividing year of issue, country name and denomination.

The George IV State Diadem, also known as the Diamond Diadem, was created in 1820 for King George IV. It is traditionally worn by queens and queens' consort during coronation processions and State Openings of Parliament. This iconic piece has appeared in paintings, on stamps, and currency, and is displayed in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

The coat of arms of Zambia, adopted on 24 October 1964 upon independence, is adapted from the arms of Northern Rhodesia. It features an African fish eagle symbolizing freedom and hope, a pick and hoe representing agriculture and mining, and a shield depicting Victoria Falls, symbolizing the Zambezi River. The shield is supported by figures representing the nation's people, and the motto, "One Zambia, One Nation," underscores unity. The black and white wavy lines on the shield were also present in the arms of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Depicts a multicolored stylized monkey left decorated with flowers within a circle surrounded by floral ornaments.

The monkey (猴) is the ninth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The year of the monkey is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 申.