This vintage Malawi Day of the Republic proof crown from 1966 is a rare find for collectors of African coins. Minted in the United Kingdom, this coin is a testament to the rich history of the region. The original case adds to the authenticity of the coin and its significance as a piece of Malawian history. The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Kamuzu Banda and the reverse depicts the Malawian coat of arms. This is a must-have for any serious collector of African coins. FREE FAST SECURE USPS SHIPPING!

Features

Issuer Malawi

Period Republic (1966-date)

Type Non-circulating coin

Year 1966

Value 1 Crown (0.25)

Currency Pound (1964-1971)

Composition Nickel brass

Weight 28.3 g

Diameter 38.8 mm

Thickness 3.0 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized 1971

Number N# 21934 Help

References KM# 5, Schön# 6

Commemorative issue

Declaration of the Republic of Malawi - 6July 1966.

Obverse

Portrait of Hastings Kamuzu Banda facing right.

He was the first President of Malawi from 1966 until his defeat in the 1994 Presidential Election by Bakili Maluzi.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

REPUBLIC OF MALAWI

6TH JULY 1966

Designer: Paul Vincze Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse

Malawian Coat-of-Arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

UNITY AND FREEDOM

ONE CROWN

Designer: Paul Vincze Read more on Wikipedia

Edge

Inscribed

Lettering: REPUBLIC OF MALAWI - UNITY AND FREEDOM .

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Hastings Kamuzu Banda:- Ruled Malawi as

1) Prime Minister of the Dominion of Malawi: 1964-1966

2) President of Malawi: 1966-1971

3) Proclaimed President for Life of Malawi: 1971-1993 (Died at the age of 99 years in 1997)

(In a referendum for multiparty democracy; the Malawians stripped him of his title & Banda was defeated in the 1994 Presidential Election by Bakili Maluzi)