Malawi 5 Kwacha 2006

History

5 Kwacha 2006, KM# 160, Malawi, Journey Through Africa, African Elephant

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also called the African savanna elephant, is the largest living terrestrial animal, with bulls reaching up to 3.36 meters (11 feet) at the shoulder and weighing between 5.2 to 6.9 tonnes. Found across 37 African countries, it inhabits diverse environments such as forests, grasslands, and agricultural land. Listed as Endangered by the IUCN since 2021, the species faces threats from habitat destruction and poaching. African bush elephants are social, with females and their young forming herds, while adult males typically live alone or in small groups. As herbivores, they feed on grasses and leaves, with a gestation period of 22 months—the longest of any mammal.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion, Leopard Coat of arms Malawi Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi, date above and 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. 2006 UNITY AND FREEDOM MALAŴI
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Elephant Depicts two elephants, a mother and its calf walking side by side in water and denomination below. JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICA 5 KWACHA
Edge	Reeded (milled)