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References
- ↑ 1973 ND "Birth of the Second Republic" Commemorative Issue - Issued Note from Colnect.com
- ↑ 1973 ND "Birth of the Second Republic" Commemorative Issue - Specimen from Colnect.com
- ↑ 2014 "50th Anniversary of Independence" Commemorative Issue from Colnect.com
- ↑ Zambia Daily Mail - Presidents ‘unite’ on new K50
