Malawi 10 Kwacha 2004

History

10 Kwacha 2004, KM# 89, Malawi, Endangered Wildlife, Impala and Fawn

Obverse. Photo © Black Mountain Coins

Description

After extensive study comparing Africa to other regions, it remains the only continent rich in untapped resources and artifacts. Despite this, Africa is often disrespected and undervalued by other nations, leading to the misconception of it as a continent of limitations.

The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope native to eastern and southern Africa, recognized for its reddish-brown coat and slender, lyre-shaped horns in males. There are two subspecies: the common impala, found in grasslands, and the black-faced impala, which inhabits scrublands. Impalas reach 70–92 cm at the shoulder and weigh between 40–76 kg. They are active during the day, forming territorial, bachelor, and female herds, and use high leaps to evade predators. Impalas are both browsers and grazers, feeding on a variety of vegetation. The species is classified as least concern by the IUCN, though the black-faced impala is considered vulnerable with fewer than 1,000 individuals left in the wild.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion, Leopard Coat of arms Malawi Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing 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 20 04 UNITY AND FREEDOM 10 KWACHA
Reverse	Colorised Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Antelope Geography & astronomy Map Depicts a multicolored impala mother and its fawn in a tender scene and plants with trees in the background within a rectangular shape dividing small two maps of Africa on both sides surrounded by two inscriptions of series. A single calf is born and is immediately hidden in cover for the first few weeks. Afterward, it joins a nursery group within its mother's herd. Calves are nursed for four to six months; young males, once pushed out of the group, join bachelor herds, while females typically remain with the herd. MOTHER NATURE OF AFRICA ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
Edge	Reeded (milled)