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The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known simply as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head. The peregrine is renowned for its speed. It can reach over 320 km/h (200 mph) during its characteristic hunting stoop (high-speed dive), making it the fastest animal on the planet. According to a National Geographic TV program, the highest measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph). As is typical for bird-eating (avivore) raptors, peregrine falcons are sexually dimorphic, with females being considerably larger than males.
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Depicts the coat of arms of Malawi dividing the date, country name above, and denomination below. REPUBLIC OF MALAWI |
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Depicts the multicolored peregrine falcon flying in attack position within a circle surrounded by the inscription of the series and her name below. BIRDS OF PREY |
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10 Kwacha
Republic
Birds of Prey
Peregrine Falcon
Subscribe series
Schön# 197.12
Birds of Prey
Peregrine Falcon
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver Plated Cupronickel |
Weight | 50 g |
Diameter | 50 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |