Obverse. Photo © Tauler&Fau
  • 20 Kwacha 2011, KM# 211, Malawi, Art of Hunting, Duck Hunting
  • 20 Kwacha 2011, KM# 211, Malawi, Art of Hunting, Duck Hunting
Description


The Mint of Poland introduced the "Art of Hunting" collector coin series, showcasing traditional hunting scenes from different regions around the globe.

Waterfowl hunting, practiced for sport and meat, involves hunting ducks, geese, and shorebirds in fields or near bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and wetlands. With a long history dating back to prehistoric times, modern waterfowl hunting emerged in the 17th century with the use of firearms and evolved with innovations like shotguns and decoys. Commonly hunted species include mallards, Canada geese, and pintails, among others. Regulations aim to ensure ethical practices, requiring permits and safety courses, while prohibiting the use of lead shot and certain hunting methods. Conservation efforts are vital as wetlands, key habitats for migratory birds, continue to diminish.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing denomination, country name below, the series title "Art of Hunting" above with date and Pointer (dog breed) in a hunting position. The mint's mark (m/w) right 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.

The Pointer, sometimes called the English Pointer, is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in England. Pointers are used to find game for hunters, and are considered by gundog enthusiasts to be one of the finest breeds of its type; however, unlike most other hunting breeds, its purpose is to point, not retrieve game.

ART OF HUNTING
2011
2 0
UNITY AND FREEDOM
KWACHA
REPUBLIC OF MALAWI

Reverse

Depicts two hunters in a boat each one holding a hunting rifle, and a group of mallard ducks in flight at the top, the largest of them is featured in the pad printing technique and colored. In the background the landscape of a pond.

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck found across temperate and subtropical regions of the Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Males have green heads, while females are brown-speckled. Both sexes display a white-bordered speculum on their wings, often iridescent blue in males. Mallards are 50–65 cm long with an 81–98 cm wingspan and typically weigh 0.7–1.6 kg. They inhabit wetlands, feed on water plants and small animals, and are social, forming flocks of various sizes.

Edge

20 Kwacha

Republic
KM# 211 Schön# 207
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter -
Width 28 mm
Height 40 mm
Thickness -
Shape rectangular
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Poland

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