5 Cents - Sobhuza II (Independence) 1968 front 5 Cents - Sobhuza II (Independence) 1968 back
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5 Cents - Sobhuza II Independence

1968 year
Silver (.800) 2.75 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
King
Sobhuza II (1968-1982)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1968
Value
5 Cents (0.05&nbspSZL)
Currency
Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
2.75 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 February 2016
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#50167
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Shield and three spears

Script: Latin

Lettering:
T.S.
5c 1968

Engraver: Tommy Sasseen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents - Sobhuza II (Independence) 1968 coin from Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on September 6, 1968. The coin's design features a portrait of King Sobhuza II, who ruled the country from 1921 until his death in 1982, and the inscription "INDEPENDENCE" in English and Swazi. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1968  10000 - - - - - -

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