Brief Malawian History
Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional constitution which came into full effect the following year. Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after a failed attempt by the previous president to amend the constitution to permit another term, has struggled to assert his authority against his predecessor, who still leads their shared political party. MUTHARIKA's anti-corruption efforts have led to several high-level arrests and one prominent conviction. Increasing corruption, population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, and the spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for the country.

Malawian Gold Coins
Malawi only issued its own coins for the first time in 1975, and its gold coins are commemorative pieces.
The 2000 5 Kawacha was marketed, inter alia, as part of "The Precious Fine Gold Collection".

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
20 Kwacha	24.5	15.9800	.9170	.4712
5 Kwacha	13.92	1.244	.999	0.0400

Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.

Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1992	20 Kwacha	Save the Children	Proof, FDC	3,000	Yes	£630	$Ask
2000	5 Kwacha	Wildlife of Africa, African Elephant	Proof	25,000	Yes	£Ask	$Ask

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Malawi Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Malawi, please look at our original Chard Coins website.

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Malawian gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.