In 2000 to celebrate Wildlife of Africa, the Royal Mint released on behalf of the Government of Malawi a Limited Issue Wildlife of Africa Elephant 5 Five Kwacha Gold Proof Coin struck in solid fine .999 Gold weighing one twenty-fifth of an ounce of pure Gold.
The reverse features an image of an Elephant in its natural habitat while the obverse depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.