5 Emalangeni - Mswati III (Golden Jubilee) 2018 front 5 Emalangeni - Mswati III (Golden Jubilee) 2018 back
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5 Emalangeni - Mswati III Golden Jubilee

2018 year
Brass 7.6 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
King
Mswati III (1986-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2018
Value
5 Emalangeni 5 SZL = USD 0.29
Currency
Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
7.6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#140371
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Central bank building, traditional bee hive house, maize plants, microscope

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
5 EMALANGENI
2018

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Designer is Mlandvo Motsa, a 14 year-old pupil from Mhlatane High School. Design concept is about 50 years of urban and rural development; integration of science and technology; producing enough food through agriculture to feed the nation.
http://www.centralbank.org.sz/currency/coins/CommemorativeCoinAdvert.pdf

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Emalangeni - Mswati III (Golden Jubilee) 2018 coin from Eswatini is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Mswati III, while the reverse side features a traditional Swazi hut and a representation of the country's famous basketry craft. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of Swazi culture and tradition, and to commemorate the King's 50th birthday and his contributions to the country's development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  - - - - - -

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