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1 Tambala
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 1.8 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Malawi |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1982 |
| Value | 1 Tambala (0.01 MWK) |
| Currency | Kwacha (1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Rooster
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 1971
P.V.
TAMBALA
Engraver: Paul Vincze
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#7.1=Schön#7KM#7.2=Schön#14
Of the coins dated 1971, 15,000 were minted in 1970 and 5,350,000 were minted in 1971.
Interesting fact
The 1 Tambala coin from Malawi, issued between 1971 and 1982, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin bears the image of a fisherman in a traditional dugout canoe, while the other side features the national emblem of Malawi, which includes a lion and a rising sun. This design was intended to symbolize the country's dependence on agriculture and fishing, as well as its aspirations for a brighter future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 12500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Tambala 1971-1982 coin.
