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25 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II 75th Anniversary of the King
| Issuer | Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Value | 25 Emalangeni (25 SZL) |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter right-facing effigy of King Sobhuza II, depicted wearing traditional Swazi royal regalia including a feathered headdress and beaded necklace with ornamental clasp. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the king's beard and facial features. The legend KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND curves along the upper periphery, and the royal name SOBHUZA II appears in large letters along the lower periphery. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Conjoined busts of two figures, likely representing the young and mature Sobhuza II or symbolic royal consorts, facing slightly left and set within a beaded inner circle. The design is engraved in high relief with detailed treatment of traditional Swazi hairstyles and dress. Decorative triangular motifs appear on the left and right within the border. The commemorative legend H.M. 75TH ANNIVERSARY 1974 curves along the upper periphery, and the denomination 25 EMALANGENI is inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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