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10 Kwacha Pygmy Hippopotamus
2005 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 24.0 g | 38.6 mm |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kwacha (Pygmy Hippopotamus) 2005 coin.