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20 Cents - Mswati III 1st portrait
1986 year| Copper-nickel | 5.6 g | 25.2 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Mswati III (1986-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 20 Cents (0.20 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Elephant head and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
CENTS 1986
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the total mintage, 1,000,000 were minted in 1990. All coins were dated 1986.Interesting fact
The 20 cents coin featuring Mswati III (1st portrait) from Eswatini (formerly known as the Kingdom of Swaziland) has a unique feature - it has a double-headed portrait of the king, with his face facing both left and right. This design was specifically chosen to symbolize the king's role as a unifying figure for the country, representing both the past and the future.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Mswati III (1st portrait) 1986 coin.
