Malawi (1964-1966), Republic of Malawi (1966-present)
Country in Southern Africa (1964-1966)
Location: South-Central Africa
Capital City: Zomba (1964-1975), Lilongwe (1975-present)
Government type: Constitutional Monarchy (1964-1966), Republic (1966-present)
Main languages: English, Chewa, Tumbuka
Main religions: Protestant Christianity, Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1964: The British Protectorate of Nyasaland becomes independent as Malawi
1966: Respublic established
Currency
Pound (1964-1971)
1 Pound = 20 Shillings =240 Pence
Kwacha (1971-present)
1 Kwacha = 100 Tambala
Coins from Malawi in the collection
Commonwealth Realm (1964-1966)
•6 Pence, 1964 (Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1966), nickel brass, London mint, KM#1)
•1/2 Crown, 1964 (Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1966), nickel brass, London mint, KM#4)
Republic (1966-present)
•1 Tambala, 1971 (bronze, Llantrisant mint, KM#7)
•1 Tambala, 1994 (copper-plated steel, Llantrisant mint, KM#7.2a)
•1 Tambala, 1995 (bronze, Winnipeg mint, KM#33)
•20 Tambala, 1996 (nickel-plated steel, KM#29)
•1 Kwacha, 1996 (brass-plated steel, Llantrisant mint, KM#28)
Banknotes from Malawi in the collection
Republic (1966-present)
•20 Kwacha, 2017 (P#57)