20 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1979 front 20 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1979 back
20 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1979 photo
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20 Cents - Sobhuza II

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.6 g 25.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
King
Sobhuza II (1968-1982)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-1979
Value
20 Cents (0.20&nbspSZL)
Currency
Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
25.2 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 February 2016
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#8437
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Elephant head and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
CENTS 1975

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Plain

Comment

Of the proof coins dated 1974, 6,144 were minted in 1974 and 8,058 were minted in 1975.

Interesting fact

The 20 Cents coin from Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) features King Sobhuza II, who ruled the country from 1921 until his death in 1982. He was known for his efforts to modernize the country and promote its economic development. The coin was minted from 1974 to 1979 and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 5.6 grams. It's an interesting piece of history and a unique addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  13000 - - - - - -
1975  1000000 - - - - - -
1979  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1979 coin.