Malawi 10 Kwacha 2010

History

10 Kwacha 2010, Schön# 194.10, Malawi, Endangered Frogs, Amazon Horned Frog

Obverse. Photo © Black Mountain Coins

Description

The Amazon horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), also known as the Surinam horned frog, is a large, stocky amphibian native to the rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon Basin. Named for its distinctive horn-like protrusions above its eyes, this frog has an exceptionally wide mouth and a striking color pattern that camouflages it in leaf litter on the forest floor. Known for its ambush hunting style, the Amazon horned frog waits motionless until prey—usually insects, other frogs, and even small mammals—comes close enough to capture with a sudden leap. With its ferocious appetite and unique appearance, this species is both a fascinating example of adaptation to the Amazon environment and a popular subject in herpetology.

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 Amazon horned frog within a circle surrounded by the inscription of the series and its name below. ENDANGERED FROGS AMAZON HORNED
Edge	Reeded (milled)