5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II (Silver Jubilee) 1978 front 5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II (Silver Jubilee) 1978 back
5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II (Silver Jubilee) 1978 photo
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5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II Silver Jubilee

1978 year
Gold (.999) 31.103 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
King
Sobhuza II (1968-1982)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
5 Emalangeni (5&nbspSZL)
Currency
Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 February 2016
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#97146
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Elizabeth II with dates on each side, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOUBLE GOLD CROWN
CORONATION
1953 1978
1OZ:9999 FINE GOLD
ELIZABETH II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II (Silver Jubilee) coin from Eswatini (formerly known as the Kingdom of Swaziland) is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Sobhuza II's reign. The coin was minted in 1978 and features an image of the king on one side and the Eswatini coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of gold (.999) and weighs 31.103 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.