Malawi 5 Kwacha 2010

History

5 Kwacha 2010, Malawi, 90th Anniversary of Birth of Pope John Paul II

Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

Pope Saint John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005), served as Pope from 1978 to 2005. He was one of the most travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he beatified 1,340 people and canonised 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. He was the second longest-serving pope in modern history after Pope Pius IX, who served for nearly 32 years.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion, Leopard Coat of arms Malawi Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the date, country name above and denomination 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. REPUBLIC OF MALAWI UNITY AND FREEDOM 2010 MWK 5
Reverse	Costume (hat, dress etc.) Cassock Person (religious figure) Pope John Paul II Symbol, amulet, talisman Papal ferula Depicts a portrait of Pope John Paul II, wearing a cassock, and mitre and standing on papal ferula in preying, his coat of arms right him surrounding by the inscription of occasion. The coat of arms of John Paul II displays the Marian Cross with the letter M signifying the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. 90TH BIRTHDAY POPE JOHN PAUL II
Edge	Reeded (milled)