The 10-kwacha note of the 1980–1988 series is one on which the central bank depicted its own building, placed on the back, left of centre. For a banknote it is almost a self-portrait of the issuer, and for a collector a chance to see where Zambian money was born.

The front keeps to the series canon: a portrait of Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president (1964–1991), on the right and the African fish eagle to the left. The watermark also shows Kaunda, and the notes were printed by Thomas De La Rue in London.

The type was issued for almost the whole decade and is known in five varieties, P26a to P26e, with the signatures of different governors. After the 2013 redenomination, notes of the series were demonetised on 1 July 2013.

For a Zambia collection it is the 10-kwacha piece of the Kaunda portrait series; for a thematic set, a note depicting the central bank's own building. UNC condition means the note has never circulated: no folds, no wear, no soiling, even corners — just as it left the press.

Other banknotes of this country and issues on related themes can be found in the VPcoins catalogue.