500 kwacha 2017 — Malawi ( Pick: 66 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 kwacha issued in Malawi in 2017. It is cataloged under Pick number 66. The note features blue, violet, and orange colors on a multicolor underprint, and it has dimensions of 132 x 66 mm. The banknote is printed on paper and was signed by Charles S. R. Chuka, who served as Governor from 2012 to 2017. The printing office for this note is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
This banknote is part of the documented group identified by its denomination and year. Its catalog entry provides specific details regarding its characteristics.
The banknote reflects the diverse color scheme of Malawian currency design at the time of issue. The use of multicolor underprint enhances its visual appeal and security.
This banknote is part of the documented group identified by its denomination and year. Its catalog entry provides specific details regarding its characteristics.
The banknote reflects the diverse color scheme of Malawian currency design at the time of issue. The use of multicolor underprint enhances its visual appeal and security.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Charles S. R. Chuka (Governor 2012-2017)
- Date of issue
- 1 December 2015
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue, violet and orange on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 132 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 66
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of Malawi issued this 500 kwacha banknote in 2017. This series was introduced to update the security features and designs of the Malawian currency. The note was printed by De La Rue, a well-known security printing company based in London, United Kingdom.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe and an image of the Reserve Bank of Malawi building. The back side depicts the Mulunguzi Dam located in Zomba. This note, identified as Pick 66, measures 132 x 66 mm and includes a signature from Charles S. R. Chuka, the Governor from 2012 to 2017.
