ZIMBABWE 

KM 5a

SHORT COINS

ENCYCLOPAEDIA

                

Face Value Diameter mm Weight g Thickness mm Edge Composition Rotation
50 cents 25.0 7.3   Plain Nickel-cl-Steel Medal
Obverse Reverse

The inscriptions along the rim: title of state, in the center - image of 'Zimbabwe bird', below - the year of minting.

The famous soapstone bird carvings stood on walls and monoliths of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. The ruins cover some 7.3 km² and are the largest ancient stone construction in Zimbabwe.

In the center: image of Birchenough Bridge.

One of Zimbabwe's most famous landmarks, the Birchenough Bridge is located on the Sabi River 62 km from Chipinge near the Mozambique border.