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  • 20 Tambala 1996-2003, KM# 29, Malawi
  • 20 Tambala 1996-2003, KM# 29, Malawi
Description

The kwacha, introduced as Malawi's currency in 1971, derives its name from the Chichewa word meaning "dawn," and tambala, meaning "rooster," symbolizes the hundred tambala in one kwacha.

Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Elson Bakili Muluzi facing right, country name above.

Elson Bakili Muluzi (born 17 March 1943) is a Malawian politician who served as President of Malawi from 1994 to 2004. He was chairman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) until 2009 and succeeded Hastings Kamuzu Banda as president. Before his presidency, Muluzi was a minister without portfolio in Banda's cabinet until retiring in 1980. He had also been minister and secretary general of the Malawi Congress Party but was dismissed for misusing party funds.

MALAŴI

Reverse

Depicts an elephant mother with its calf in a tender scene, date above and denomination below.

Engraver: Paul Vincze

1996
20
TAMBALA

Edge

20 Tambala

Republic
KM# 29
Characteristics
Material Nickel Clad Steel
Weight 7.52 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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