Malawi 1964 6 Pence Rooster Coin Proof 'Independence' RARE Only 10k minted

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Malawi 1964 6 Pence Rooster Coin Proof 'Independence' RARE Only 10k minted
KM# 1 6 PENCE
2.7900 g., Copper-Nickel-Zinc Obv: Head right Rev: Rooster
The Republic of Malawi (formerly Nyasaland), located in
southeastern Africa to the west of Lake Malawi (Nyasa), has an
area of 45,745 sq. mi. (118,480 sq. km.) and a population of 7 million.
Capital: Lilongwe. The economy is predominantly agricultural.
Tobacco, tea, peanuts and cotton are exported.
Although the Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach
the Malawi area, the first meaningful contact was made by missionary-
explorer Dr. David Livingstone. He arrived at Lake Malawi
on Sept. 16, 1859, and remained to make extensive explorations
in the 1860's. Subsequent clashes between settlements of Scottish
missionaries and Arab slave traders, and the procurement of
development rights by Cecil Rhodes, 1884, stimulated British
interest and brought about the establishment of the Nyasaland
protectorate in 1891. In 1953 Nyasaland reluctantly joined the
Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland and, after prolonged protest,
was granted self-government within the federation. Nyasaland
became the independent nation of Malawi on July 6, 1964,
and became a republic two years later. Malawi is a member of the
Commonwealth of Nations. The president is the Chief of State and
Head of Government.
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