This is the currency information page for Zambian kwacha (ZMK) - used in: Zambia. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Zambian kwacha (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy Zambian kwacha at best value

Although it's not possible to buy Zambian kwacha in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Zambian kwacha. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = ZMK0.00
Dollar:$1 = ZMK5328
Pound:£1 = ZMK7086



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: No subunits are currently in use for Zambian kwacha.

The following denominations are currently in use for Zambian kwacha:

Coins: There are no coins currently in use.

Banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000 kwacha.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

ZMK / EUR
(Sep 2016)
ZMKEURZMKEUR
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
EUR / ZMK
(Sep 2016)
EURZMKEURZMK
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
ZMK / USD
(Sep 2016)
ZMKUSDZMKUSD
10.00200.00
20.00500.01
30.001000.02
50.002500.05
100.005000.09
150.001,0000.19
USD / ZMK
(Sep 2016)
USDZMKUSDZMK
15,32820106,560
210,65650266,400
315,984100532,800
526,6402501,332,000
1053,2805002,664,000
1579,9201,0005,328,000
ZMK / GBP
(Sep 2016)
ZMKGBPZMKGBP
10.00200.00
20.00500.01
30.001000.01
50.002500.04
100.005000.07
150.001,0000.14
GBP / ZMK
(Sep 2016)
GBPZMKGBPZMK
17,08620141,720
214,17250354,300
321,258100708,600
535,4302501,771,500
1070,8605003,543,000
15106,2901,0007,086,000