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5 Kwacha HMS Hood
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of Malawi |
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| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Malawi is depicted centrally within the rectangular field, featuring the shield supported by a lion and an eagle, with a rising sun above and a ribbon bearing the national motto below. The denomination numeral '5' appears to the right, accompanied by the word 'KWACHA' beneath it. The country name 'MALAWI' and the year '2005' are inscribed to the left of the arms. The legend 'UNITY AND FREEDOM' appears on the motto ribbon at the base of the coat of arms. The design is struck in gold-plated relief against a mirror-like proof field. |
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| Obverse lettering | MALAWI 2005 5 KWACHA UNITY AND FREEDOM |
| Reverse description | A detailed profile broadside view of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Hood is rendered in raised relief, depicting the vessel underway with its distinctive superstructure, gun turrets, and hull clearly delineated against a stylised sea. The large 'VE' monogram appears in the upper left field, referencing Victory in Europe Day. The commemorative inscription and date span appear along the upper portion of the field, with the ship's name 'HMS Hood' positioned to the upper right. The overall composition occupies the full width of the rectangular flan, emphasising the ship's impressive scale. The reverse field exhibits a proof-quality mirror finish contrasting with the finely milled design elements. |
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