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50 Cents - Mswati III 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 8.9 g | 29.45 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Mswati III (1986-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-1993 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 29.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Swaziland
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
SIYINQABA
1986
CENTS
Translation: We are the fortress
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 cents coin featuring King Mswati III's first portrait was the first coin to be introduced in the new currency system of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) in 1986. It replaced the Swazi pound, which was the official currency of the country until then. The coin was made of copper-nickel and had a weight of 8.9 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Mswati III (1st portrait) 1986-1993 coin.
