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  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.9, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Britannia
  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.9, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Britannia
  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.9, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Britannia, Great Britain 2 Pounds KM# 1029
Description

Mints worldwide issue various coins, offering collectors the opportunity to add numismatic value and diversity to their collections. Unlike plain bars and ingots, coins feature unique designs, making them highly collectible. Additionally, international bullion coins are backed by government guarantees, ensuring the purity of their metals. The Flagship Coins of the World Set combines some of the most iconic and widely recognized coins from leading global mints, such as the Britannia, Krugerrand, Panda, Kangaroo, and Maple Leaf, into one unique collection.

Obverse

Depicts a third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, Malawi emblem dividing weight, metal, purity, country name in Chichewa and denomination.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

The coat of arms of Malawi is based on the earlier heraldic arms of Nyasaland. It is supported by a lion and a leopard, above a scroll reading "Unity and Freedom". A rising sun in a black field, like in the lower field in the shield, is also present in the flag of Malawi, per fess barry wavy Azure and Argent and Sable on a fess Gules a lion passant and in base a sun rising or: and for the Crest: On a wreath or and Gules on water barry wavy Azure and Argent in front of a sun rising or a fish eagle rising proper, and for Supporters: On the dexter side a lion and on the sinister side a leopard both guardant, upon a compartment representing the Mlanje mountain proper, together with this motto: Unity and Freedom.

ELIZABETH II
1/25 OUNCE AG.999 MALAWI 5 KWACHA

Reverse

Depicts the 1998 Great Britain £2 coin (KM# 1029) featuring a windswept figure of Britannia standing on the bow of a ship, facing left. She holds a shield in her left hand and a trident in her right, all enclosed within a circle, surrounded by an inscription with the date below.

Britannia coins are British bullion coins issued by the Royal Mint, available in gold since 1987, silver since 1997, and platinum since 2018. The reverse features various depictions of Britannia, symbolizing the UK, while the obverse shows the reigning monarch, with King Charles III appearing for the first time in 2023. Gold Britannia coins contain one troy ounce of gold, with fractional sizes available. Since 2013, gold Britannias have a fineness of 0.9999. Silver Britannias contain one troy ounce of silver with a 0.999 fineness, and both coins are struck in unlimited mintages annually.

INVESTMENT-COINS OF THE WORLD
BRITANNIA 1998 ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER
2006

Edge

5 Kwacha

Republic
Schön# 118.9
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 1.24 g
Diameter 13.92 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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