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  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.10, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Kookaburra
  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.10, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Kookaburra
  • 5 Kwacha 2006, Schön# 118.10, Malawi, Investment Coins of the World, Kookaburra, Australia 5 Dollar KM# 189
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 Australia 5 Dollar (KM# 189) (a kookaburra perched on a tree stump surrounded by its name, weight, purity, metal and date of issue below) in a circle surrounded by inscription and date below.

The Silver Kookaburra is a popular Australian silver bullion coin produced by the Perth Mint since 1990. Initially made from .999 fine silver, the coin's purity was increased to .9999 silver starting with the 2018 edition. The coin’s obverse traditionally features the reigning monarch. The reverse side changes annually, always displaying the kookaburra, a bird native to Australia. Due to the yearly design change and limited mintage of the one-ounce coins, these coins hold higher collectible value compared to other bullion coins. Typically, the Perth Mint packages the coins in individual plastic capsules, with rolls of 20 coins shrink-wrapped together, and boxes containing 100 coins. The coins come in four sizes: 1,000 g, 10, 2, and 1 troy ounce.

INVESTMENT-COINS OF THE WORLD
THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 1 oz. 999 SILVER
•1990•
2006

Edge

5 Kwacha

Republic
Schön# 118.10
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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