Lot 188: Malawi 1997 20 Kwacha 'Young Girl Guide Elizabeth II Queen Mother' .925 Silver Proof Coin

A Malawi 1997 20 Kwacha ‘Young Girl Guide Elizabeth II Queen Mother’ .925 silver proof coin. This modern numismatic coin is presented in a clear plastic protective capsule. The obverse features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Malawi, depicting an eagle, a lion, and a leopard flanking a shield, above a banner inscribed “UNITY AND FREEDOM,” with “REPUBLIC OF MALAWI” in the upper arc and the date “1997” at the bottom. The reverse side displays a commemorative design showing three figures—one adult and two younger individuals—with a small campfire, celebrating “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER” and “THE YOUNG GIRL GUIDE ELIZABETH,” with the year “1920” and a denomination of “20 KWACHA.”