Coin Pièce Malawi kwacha Nickel bonded steel 2018

This series brings together three coins issued in 2018 by Malawi, a sub-Saharan African country whose official currency is the kwacha. Each of these coins belongs to a thematic collection dedicated to animals, reflecting the rich wildlife characteristic of the African continent and this region in particular.

Contains: 1, 5 and 10 Kwacha

The coins are made of nickel-plated steel, a material commonly used in contemporary coin production. This process involves coating a steel core with a thin layer of nickel, providing good corrosion resistance while giving the coins a characteristic silvery appearance. Nickel-plated steel also offers satisfactory durability for long-term use or preservation.

Animal themes are frequently used by the monetary authorities of many African countries, who choose to highlight their biodiversity through their numismatic issues. Malawi, bordered by Lake Malawi and recognised for the diversity of its wildlife, is firmly part of this tradition.

The format of a three-coin series forms a coherent set, generally designed to be kept in its entirety. This type of grouped issue is characteristic of modern numismatic programmes that seek to offer complete thematic sets. The year of issue, 2018, allows these coins to be precisely placed within Malawi's recent monetary production.

The combination of steel and nickel plating is representative of the minting techniques used for widely distributed or collectible series, ensuring visual consistency among the three coins in the series. These coins denominated in kwacha thus carry the dual identity of an official monetary object and a testament to Malawi's wildlife through their design.