10 Kwacha (Pygmy Hippopotamus) 2005 front 10 Kwacha (Pygmy Hippopotamus) 2005 back
10 Kwacha (Pygmy Hippopotamus) 2005 photo
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10 Kwacha Pygmy Hippopotamus

2005 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 24.0 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Malawi
Period
Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
10 Kwacha 10 MWK = USD 0.0057
Currency
Kwacha (1971-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
24.0 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#92169
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Pygmy Hippo going right with grass

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pygmy Hippopotamus coin from Malawi has a unique feature - it has a error on the reverse side, where the hippopotamus is shown with four legs instead of two. This error was not corrected, making it a rare and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -

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