219 - 1971 Malawi 5 Tampala First Day First Issued Purple Heron Royal Mint

1971 # 219 Malawi 5 Tampala First Day, First Issued Purple Heron Royal Mint of London in cupro-nickel. 15 FEB. 1971 .. Obverse is portrait of the Ngwazi ( President) Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda .. Reverse design is of the Purple Heron. This long legged bird is found only near the equator..