Features
Issuer     Malawi
Issuing bank     Reserve Bank of Malawi
Period     Republic (1966-date)
Type     Standard circulation banknotes
Years     2001-2011
Value     100 Kwacha
100 MWK = ZAR 0.95
Currency     Kwacha (1971-date)
Composition     Paper
Size     150 × 75 mm
Shape     Rectangular


Issued     1 October 2001 The 2009 Malawi 100 Kwacha banknote (identified as Pick #54b) is a specific variety known for its distinct thick holographic strip. This security feature was part of the 20012011 regular issue series, distinguishing it from earlier versions of the same denomination. 
Key Specifications

    Release Date: October 31, 2009.
    Dominant Colours: Red, purple, and violet on a multi-coloured underprint.
    Dimensions: 150 x 75 mm.
    Security Features:
        Thick Holographic Strip: A vertical foil strip located on the obverse.
        Watermark: Portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe with an electrotype "100".
        Security Thread: A windowed thread with demetalized "RBM" text. 

Design Details

    Obverse (Front): Features a portrait of Reverend John Chilembwe, a prominent Malawian educator and revolutionary. It also depicts fishermen in a small boat on Lake Malawi.
Reverse (Back): Showcases Capitol Hill (the government headquarters) in Lilongwe.
Signature: Typically signed by then-Governor Perks M. Ligoya (PML) or Victor Mbewe (VWM).