Malawi 1 kwacha, 1971

Information

NumberKM# 12
CountryMalawi
PeriodMalawian kwacha (1971 - 2024)
CurrencyMalawian kwacha
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination1 kwacha
Currency rate1 MWK = 0.01 USD
Year1971
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'DECIMAL CURRENCY INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 15TH, 1971'
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)28.3
Diameter (mm)38.8
Thickness (mm)3.2

Obverse:

1 kwacha 1971, Malawi

Head of state 

Description
Hastings Banda (President of Malawi)

Legend
MALAWI

Reverse

1 kwacha 1971, Malawi

Coat of arms 

Legend
1971
ONE KWACHA

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
Unknown, Unknown-15.00010.000


Collection

 1971SET$ *****  
Offers
-user1971 $ 12.21-user1971 $ 31