Obverse. Photo © Numismatica Ferrarese
  • 10 Kwacha 2007, KM# 192, Malawi, 200th Anniversary of Birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi
  • 10 Kwacha 2007, KM# 192, Malawi, 200th Anniversary of Birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Description

Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (1807–1882) was an Italian general and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy, known as the Risorgimento. Regarded as one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland," he earned the title "Hero of the Two Worlds" for his military campaigns in both South America and Europe. Initially a follower of nationalist Giuseppe Mazzini and the Young Italy movement, Garibaldi later allied with the monarchist Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, subordinating his republican ideals to support Italian nationalism until the country's unification.

Returning to Italy in 1848, Garibaldi commanded forces that contributed to the military campaigns leading to unification. He achieved significant victories, such as capturing major cities in Lombardy during the 1859 war and leading the successful Expedition of the Thousand in 1860, which resulted in the annexation of Sicily and Southern Italy to the Kingdom of Sardinia. Celebrated as Italy's greatest national hero, Garibaldi inspired figures like Jawaharlal Nehru and Che Guevara, and his legacy remains a symbol of independence and republican ideals worldwide. His volunteers, known as the Garibaldini, famously wore red shirts, further cementing his iconic status in history.

Obverse

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 07
UNITY AND FREEDOM
10 KWACHA

Reverse

Depicts a multicolored Garibaldi Monument, Rotonda dei Mille square, Italy map in the background with the flag of Italy on both sides, the inscription in Italian of the occasion and his birth date below his left hand, and his name with dates year of birth and year of issue below.

The Flag of Italy (Italian: Bandiera d'Italia), often referred to as The Tricolour (il Tricolore), is a tricolour featuring three equally sized vertical panels of green, white and red, with the green at the hoist side, as defined by Article 12 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic. The Italian law regulates its use and display, protecting its defense and providing for the crime of insulting it; it also prescribes its teaching in Italian schools together with other national symbols of Italy.

Bicentenario
della nascita
4 Luglio 1807
Giuseppe GARIBALDI 1807-2007

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver Plated Cupronickel
Weight 32.05 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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