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15 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II Birth of King Sobhuza II
| Issuer | Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter facing bust of King Sobhuza II, turned slightly to the right, depicted wearing traditional Swazi attire with decorative beaded neckline and ceremonial feathers adorning his hair. The effigy is rendered in high relief with a mirror-polished proof field. The legend KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND arcs along the upper periphery, while SOBHUZA II appears in bold lettering along the lower periphery. The coin's inner border features a reeded or dentillated collar design. |
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| Obverse lettering | KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND SOBHUZA II |
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| Reverse lettering | H.M. 75TH ANNIVERSARY 1974 BAYETE INDEPENDENCE 6-9-1968 EMALANGENI 15 EMALANGENI |
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