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5 Kwacha USS Missouri
2005 year| Gold plated brass (Brass Gilt) | 23.2 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 | 23.2 g |
| Size | 45.2 × 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#48482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Ship USS Missouri
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60-th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY
1945-2005 USS Missouri
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the USS Missouri's historic role in the end of World War II. The USS Missouri was the site of the official Japanese Instrument of Surrender on September 2, 1945, effectively ending the war. The coin's design features an image of the USS Missouri along with the year 1945 and the words "60th Anniversary" inscribed in English and Chichewa, a local language in Malawi. This coin serves as a unique reminder of the significant role the USS Missouri played in world history.
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 5 Kwacha (USS Missouri) 2005 coin.
