Malawi 10 Kwacha 2010

History

10 Kwacha 2010, Malawi, Endangered Frogs, Malagasy Rainbow Frog

Obverse. Image Courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS.com)

Description

Scaphiophryne gottlebei, known as the Malagasy rainbow frog, is a small, brightly colored species from Madagascar, featuring a striking pattern of white, orange-red, green, and black on its smooth back. Adapted for both burrowing and climbing, it has tubercles on its hind feet for digging and claws on its forefeet to cling to vertical canyon walls. Endemic to the Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar, it inhabits cool, humid canyons with little vegetation, often digging in sandy areas or hiding in rock crevices. Habitat loss and illegal capture for the pet trade pose significant threats to this endangered species.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion, Leopard Coat of arms Malawi Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the 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 10 UNITY AND FREEDOM 10 KWACHA
Reverse	Colorised Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Frog Depicts the multicolored Malagasy rainbow frog within a circle surrounded by the inscription of the series and its name below. ENDANGERED FROGS MALAGACY RAINBOW
Edge	Reeded (milled)