5 Kwacha (Pope John Paul II) 2010 front 5 Kwacha (Pope John Paul II) 2010 back
5 Kwacha (Pope John Paul II) 2010 photo
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5 Kwacha Pope John Paul II

2010 year
Copper 27 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Malawi
Period
Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
5 Kwacha 5 MWK = USD 0.0029
Currency
Kwacha (1971-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#402533
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Bust of pope right holding crucifix-topped staff, papal arms at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 90TH BIRTHDAY POPE JOHN PAUL II

Interesting fact

The 5 Kwacha coin (Pope John Paul II) 2010 from Malawi made of Copper weighing 27 g is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or a souvenir.