10 Cents - Mswati III (2nd portrait) 2009-2011 front 10 Cents - Mswati III (2nd portrait) 2009-2011 back
10 Cents - Mswati III (2nd portrait) 2009-2011 photo
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10 Cents - Mswati III 2nd portrait

 
Copper plated steel 3.4 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
King
Mswati III (1986-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2009-2011
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspSZL)
Currency
Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 February 2016
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#29728
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Two sugar canes with value and year.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
CENTS 2011

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mswati III (born Prince Makhosetive Dlamini on 19 April 1968) is the current King (Swazi language: Ngwenyama or Ingwenyama) of Swaziland and head of the Swazi Royal Family. Mswati was born in Manzini, Swaziland to King Sobhuza II and one of his younger wives Ntfombi Tfwala

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the second portrait of King Mswati III, who ruled Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) from 1986 to 2018. The coin was minted during his reign and features an image of the king wearing a traditional crown and holding a staff. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich cultural heritage and the king's role as a symbol of national identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  - - - - - -

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