Since December 2016 , the newly introduced 2000 Kwacha note also carries his picture .
Chilembwe 's likeness was seen on the obverse of all Malawian kwacha notes from 1997 until May 2012 , when new notes were launched ; the 500 Kwacha note still carries his portrait .
Since December 2016 , the newly introduced 2000 Kwacha note also carries Chilembwe 's picture .
Chilembwe 's likeness was seen on the obverse of all Malawian kwacha notes from 1997 until May 2012 , when new notes were launched ; the 500 Kwacha note still carries his portrait .