Malawi 10 Kwacha 2010

History

10 Kwacha 2010, KM# 95, Malawi, Endangered Frogs, Purple Frog

Obverse. Photo © Black Mountain Coins

Description

The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), also known as the Indian purple frog, is a rare and unusual species endemic to the Western Ghats in India. Distinguished by its bloated, dark purple body and a pointed snout, the purple frog spends almost its entire life underground, emerging only briefly during the monsoon season to breed. With limbs adapted for digging, it has a highly specialized lifestyle suited to a subterranean existence. It primarily feeds on ants and termites, which it catches using a specially adapted tongue. Discovered relatively recently, in 2003, this ancient species traces back to a lineage that diverged from other frogs over 100 million years ago, offering a unique glimpse into amphibian evolution.

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 purple frog within a circle surrounded by the inscription of the series and its name below. ENDANGERED FROGS PURPLE FROG
Edge	Reeded (milled)