6 Pence – Malawi

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1964 Malawi circulation coins

Context

Years: 1964–1967

Issuer: Malawi

Period:

Ruler: Hastings Kamuzu Banda

Currency:

(1964—1971)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 20,810,000

Material

Diameter: 19.3 mm

Weight: 2.79 g

Thickness: 1.3 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1

Numista: #6679

Obverse

Inscription:

P.V.

MALAWI

Script: Latin

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Reverse

Inscription:

1964

P.V.

SIX PENCE

Script: Latin

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Alternating reeded and smooth (4 segments each).

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1964	—	10,000	Proof
1964	—	14,800,000
1967	—	6,000,000

Series: 1964 Malawi circulation coins