5 Kwacha - Pope John Paul II
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 29.1 g | 38.7 mm |
| 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 29.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#201363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pope John Paul II holding a child with the Vatican arms and two dates below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ NIGERIA + BENIN + GABON + GUINEA +
12.02-19.02 - 1982
JOHN PAUL II - PAPAL VISITS
Interesting fact
The 5 Kwacha coin featuring Pope John Paul II from Malawi is a unique and interesting coin due to its non-circulating status and limited mintage. It was issued in 2005 to commemorate the Pope's visit to Malawi and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 29.1 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Pope John Paul II on one side and the Malawian coat of arms on the other, making it a symbol of both religious and national significance.
