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Malawian Kwacha




The kwacha has been the currency of Malawi since 1971 . The kwacha replaced the Malawian Pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound. The kwacha ( ISO 4217 : MWK) is divided into 100 tambala.

The name ''kwacha'' derives from the Bemba word for "dawn" while the name ''tambala'' translates as "cockerel" in Nyanja .


BANKNOTES

As of 2005, the following banknote denominations of Malawian kwacha are circulated {Link without Title} :
  • 5 kwacha

  • 10 kwacha

  • 20 kwacha

  • 50 kwacha

  • 100 kwacha

  • 200 kwacha

  • 500 kwacha



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