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1 Cent - Sobhuza II FAO
1975 year| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 2 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Sobhuza II (1968-1982) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.08 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Pineapple plant and fruit between value and date. FAO motto above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FOOD FOR ALL
1 CENT
1975
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cent coin featuring Sobhuza II (FAO) from Eswatini (formerly known as the Kingdom of Swaziland) is interesting because it was issued in 1975 to commemorate the 65th birthday of King Sobhuza II, who was the longest-reigning monarch in African history, ruling for over 60 years until his death in 1982.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Sobhuza II (FAO) 1975 coin.
