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Malawi's First Coinage Issued by the British Royal Mint for the Independence of Malawi on 6th July 1964, Cased and in original packets, FDC

Name: Malawi's First Coinage Issued by the British Royal Mint for the Independence of Malawi on 6th July 1964, Cased and in original packets, FDC
SKU: 73616
Price: 34.00 GBP
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Today officially known as the Republic of Malawi was formerly known as Nyasa-land and was part of the Colony of Rhodesia (1953-1963)
From 1964,when the first coins were issued, till 1968 the currency was the English system of 12 pennies to a shilling and 20 shilling to the pound.

Obverse: of each coin features the Portrait of Hastings Kamuzu Banda.

6 Pence: Rooster Standing Right.
Shilling: Bundle of Corn with date & Value.
Florin: Elephant and Calf.
Half Crown: Malawian Coat of Arms with value below.