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  • 10 Kwacha 2006, KM# 58, Malawi
  • 10 Kwacha 2006, KM# 58, Malawi
Description

The kwacha, introduced as Malawi's currency in 1971, derives its name from the Chichewa word meaning "dawn," and tambala, meaning "rooster," symbolizes the hundred tambala in one kwacha.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi, 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.

UNITY AND FREEDOM
MALAŴI

Reverse

Depicts a tea picker harvesting tea into his backpack on a tea plantation, mountains in the background and clouds above him surrounded by denomination below, and date above.

Engraver: Michael Hibbit

2006
10
KWACHA

Edge

10 Kwacha

Republic
KM# 58
Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Nickel Brass
Center Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 15.1 g
Diameter 28.04 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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