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  • 10 Kwacha 2003, Malawi, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Death of the Queen Mother
  • 10 Kwacha 2003, Malawi, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Death of the Queen Mother
Description

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900–2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 as the wife of King George VI, and the last Empress of India until 1947. After her husband's death, she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

Born into British nobility, she married Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1923. With his unexpected ascension to the throne in 1936, Elizabeth became queen consort. During WWII, her steadfast spirit supported the British public. After King George VI's death, her daughter became queen, and Elizabeth became the family matriarch. She remained a beloved public figure, active until shortly before her death at 101.

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 03
UNITY AND FREEDOM
10 KWACHA

Reverse

Depicts the Queen Mother feeding her horse, wearing a Bowler Fedora hat within a circle enclosed by the Queen Mother's name above and the dates, year of birth and death below.

The Queen Mother always found time to pursue her love of the countryside and sport; she was a keen and expert fisherwoman and enjoyed horse racing, being a leading owner of steeplechasers.

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900-2002

Edge

10 Kwacha

Republic
KM#
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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