5 Kwacha 2005, Chinese Zodiac - Year of the Tiger [Malawi]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Decorative patterns in Chinese style along the rim. In the central part, a stylized frontal depiction of a seated tiger against a floral background, executed in enamel technique.
Obverse
Near the left rim, the English inscription '2005 MALAWI'. At the top, the monarch's name in English 'ELIZABETH II'. On the right, '5 KWACHA'. At the bottom, a miniature depiction of the colonial coat of arms. In the central part, a portrait of the Queen facing right.