Depicts the emblem of Malawi, country name in Chichewa below.

Malawi's coat of arms is based on Nyasaland's earlier heraldic arms. It features a shield supported by a lion and a leopard, standing on a representation of Mount Mulanje. The shield is divided into three parts: wavy lines symbolizing water, a central stripe with a lion representing strength, and a rising sun, symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Above the shield is a fish eagle in front of a rising sun, symbolizing freedom. The scroll below the shield bears the national motto, "Unity and Freedom," reflecting Malawi's goals of harmony and independence.

Depicts a purple heron in a swamp surrounding grass dividing denomination, date above.

The purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is a widespread heron species found in Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. While African and tropical Asian populations are mostly sedentary, Western Palearctic populations migrate seasonally. Slightly smaller and more slender than the grey heron, the purple heron has darker plumage and prefers densely vegetated wetlands, particularly reed beds, where it hunts fish, rodents, frogs, and insects. It breeds colonially, building nests from reeds near water, and typically lays about five bluish-green eggs. Though the species is declining due to wetland drainage, it is currently classified as "least concern" by the IUCN.

Engraver: Paul Vincze