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1 Shilling
| Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) | 5.37 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Malawi |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1964-1966) |
| President | Hastings Kamuzu Banda (1966-1994) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1964-1968 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1964-1971) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Bundle of corn ears with date above and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1964
ONE SHILLING
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Of the coins dated 1964: 2,330,000 were minted in 1964 and 6,602,000 were minted in 1965.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling 1964-1968 coin from Malawi is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a traditional Malawian fishing boat, known as a "dugout canoe," with a sail and paddles. This design was chosen to represent the importance of fishing and water transportation in Malawi's economy and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling 1964-1968 coin.
