5 Kwacha (Pig) 2005 front 5 Kwacha (Pig) 2005 back
5 Kwacha (Pig) 2005 photo
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5 Kwacha Pig

2005 year
Silver plated copper-nickel 22.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Malawi
Period
Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Kwacha 5 MWK = USD 0.0029
Currency
Kwacha (1971-date)
Composition
Silver plated copper-nickel
Weight
22.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
3.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#108965
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Asian Zodiac multicolor stylized pig

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Kwacha (Pig) 2005 coin from Malawi is a unique coin that features a pig on its obverse side, which is not a common motif on coins. The choice of featuring a pig on the coin may have been influenced by the cultural significance of pigs in Malawi, where they are considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  835 - - - - - -

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