50 kwacha 1994 — Malawi ( Pick: 28 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 kwacha issued in Malawi in 1994. It is cataloged under Pick number 28. The dimensions of the note are 157 x 82 mm, and it features a color scheme of purple and blue.
The front side of the banknote showcases specific design elements characteristic of Malawian currency from this period. The back side design details are not specified in the provided facts.
Malawi's currency, the kwacha, was first introduced in 1971, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of two kwacha per pound.
The front side of the banknote showcases specific design elements characteristic of Malawian currency from this period. The back side design details are not specified in the provided facts.
Malawi's currency, the kwacha, was first introduced in 1971, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of two kwacha per pound.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1 June 1990
- Colour
- Purple and blue
- Dimensions
- 157 x 82 mm
- Pick catalog
- 28
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Malawi issued the 50 kwacha note in 1994. This series was introduced to update the national currency and provide a higher denomination for easier transactions in Malawi’s growing economy. The release was part of a broader effort to modernize currency designs following Malawi's economic changes in the early 1990s.
The front side of this note features a portrait of a prominent figure, along with a lakeside scene depicting local culture. The back depicts the Independence Arch, a significant landmark in Malawi. This banknote, cataloged as Pick 28, measures 157 x 82 mm, and incorporates intricate patterns in purple and blue colors.
