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5 Cents - Sobhuza II
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.15 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Sobhuza II (1968-1982) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1979 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.15 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.16 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Arum Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTS 1975
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
Arum Lily is native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini.Of the proof coins dated 1974, 6,114 were minted in 1974 and 8,058 were minted in 1975.
Interesting fact
The 5 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 the longest-reigning monarch in African history, and his legacy continues to be celebrated in Eswatini.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1979 coin.
