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1 Shilling – Malawi

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1964 Malawi circulation coins

Context

Years: 1964–1968

Issuer: Malawi

Period:

Ruler: Hastings Kamuzu Banda

Currency:

(1964—1971)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 14,910,000

Material

Diameter: 23.5 mm

Weight: 5.37 g

Thickness: 1.7 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel brass (60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #2

Numista: #6031

Obverse

Inscription:

P.V.

MALAWI

Script: Latin

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Reverse

Inscription:

1964

ONE SHILLING

Script: Latin

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Segmented reeding

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1964	—	11,900,000
1964	—	10,000	Proof
1968	—	3,000,000

Series: 1964 Malawi circulation coins