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    Malawi 5 Kwacha







    Specification

    Denomination - 5 Kwacha
    Size - 126mm x 63mm
    Colour - green, olive-brown
    Material - cotton paper
    Condition - Uncirculated (UNC)



    Issue

    Malawi
    Series - 1997
    Printer - NA



    Design

    Obverse - John Chilembwe at right, sunrise and fishermen at centre
    Reverse - villagers mashing grains, bank seal at top centre





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