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50 Cents - Sobhuza II
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 8.76 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Sobhuza II (1968-1982) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1981 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8.76 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Arms of Swaziland with lion and elephant supporters with the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
1974
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the proof coins dated 1974, 6,144 were minted in 1974 and 8,058 were minted in 1975.Interesting fact
The 50 cents coin featuring King Sobhuza II, which was minted between 1974 and 1981, was the first coin to be introduced in the newly independent Kingdom of Swaziland (now known as Eswatini). It was also the first coin to feature the king's image, and it was a significant departure from the previous coinage of the country, which had featured the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by the renowned South African artist, Tommy Steyn, and it features King Sobhuza II in a traditional Swazi headdress and robes. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 1150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Sobhuza II 1974-1981 coin.
