Malawi Coins

Obverse of 1985 Silver Proof 10 Kwacha

Countries

Reverse of 1985 Silver Proof 10 Kwacha

Reverse of 1985 Proof 20 Tambala

Reverse of 1985 Proof 10 Tambala

Reverse of 1985 Proof 5 Tambala

Reverse of 1985 Proof 2 Tambala

Reverse of 1985 Proof 1 Tambala

Brief Malawian History
Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional constitution which came into full effect the following year. Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after a failed attempt by the previous president to amend the constitution to permit another term, has struggled to assert his authority against his predecessor, who still leads their shared political party. MUTHARIKA's anti-corruption efforts have led to several high-level arrests and one prominent conviction. Increasing corruption, population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, and the spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for the country.

Malawian Gold Coins
Malawi only issued its own coins for the first time in 1975, and its gold coins are commemorative pieces.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Silver Content
10 Kwacha	40	28.28	0.925 Silver	0.8410
20 Tambala	29		Nickel Clad Steel
10 Tambala	22		Nickel Clad Steel
5 Tambala	18		Nickel Clad Steel
2 Tambala	21		Copper Plated Steel
1 Tambala	16		Copper Plated Steel

Prices & Availability

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Issue £	Availability	Price £	Price $
1985	10 Kwacha	20th Anniversary - Reserve Bank	Proof, FDC	4,000	Yes	£20	$32

Coin Sets - Prices & Availability

Date	Quantity	Description	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1971	6	Uncirculated Set	10,000	Yes	£10	$16
1985	5	Proof Set	10,000	Yes	£30	$45

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Fully Insured $20
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