½ Crown 1964 front ½ Crown 1964 back
½ Crown 1964 photo

½ Crown

1964 year
Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) 14.7 g 32.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Malawi
Prime minister
Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1964-1966)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1964
Value
½ Crown (⅛)
Currency
Pound (1964-1971)
Composition
Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)
Weight
14.7 g
Diameter
32.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#14029
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Malawian coat of arms with denomination and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITY AND FREEDOM

1964
HALF CROWN

Designer: Paul Vincze

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Of the total mintage, 1,832,000 were minted in 1964, 2,807,200 were minted in 1965, and 1,760,800 were minted in 1966.

Interesting fact

The 1964 Malawi ½ Crown coin features a unique design, with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other. The lion is a symbol of strength and courage, and it is interesting to note that the coin was minted during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who was known for her strong leadership and dedication to the Commonwealth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1964  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown 1964 coin.