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5 Kwacha USS Coral Sea
2005 year| Gold plated brass (Brass Gilt) | 23.9 g | - |
| 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 | Gold plated brass (Brass Gilt) |
| Weight | 23.9 g |
| Size | 45.2 × 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#48715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60-th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY
1945-2005 USS Coral Sea
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Kwacha (USS Coral Sea) 2005 from Malawi made of Gold plated brass (Brass Gilt) weighing 23.9 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the USS Coral Sea, a US Navy aircraft carrier that played a significant role in World War II and the Vietnam War. The coin's design features the USS Coral Sea on one side and the Malawi coat of arms on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and military history enthusiasts.
