Malawi 500 Kwacha 1.1.2012 (AC74232xx) UNC

500 Kwacha 1.1.2012 (Obverse: Engraved portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe (1871 - 1915) wearing a bow tie. Building of the Reserve Bank of Malawi headquarters in Lilongwe with Sun rising and shining over it. Fishermen fishing. Livingston's cichlid (Nimbochromis livingstonii) locally known as Kalingono. See-through security feature (registration device) shaped as an outline map of Malawi and of Lake Malawi. Windowed security thread with demetalized RBM and a holographic stripe depicting a photo of John Chilembwe, the denomination '500' and the Reserve bank of Malawi logo. Reverse: Mulunguzi Dam in Zomba, representing the theme of Infrastructure Development as in water supply. Tap with running water to signify Malawi government’s commitment in ensuring the provision of clean and potable water to the population. Seal of the Reserve Bank of Malawi. Silhouettes of African peasant couple walking. Watermark: Portrait of John Chilembwe; Electrotype '500'. Reinforced cornerstones (weak). Predominant colours: Brown and orange. Signature: Dr. Perks M. Ligoya (Governor). Date of issue: 1 January 2012. Date of release: 23 May 2012. Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited) (Serial Nos: AC74232xx) UNC

Dimensions: 133 x 66 mm

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Catalogue Number: P-61a

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)