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5 Cents - Mswati III 1st portrait
1986 year| Copper-nickel | 2.15 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Mswati III (1986-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Flower, value, vintage
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTS
1986
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the total mintage, 1,000,000 were minted in 1989 and 2,688,000 were minted in 1990. All coins were dated 1986.Interesting fact
The 5 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 Swazi people.
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 5 Cents - Mswati III (1st portrait) 1986 coin.
