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250 Emalangeni Ligwalagwala Bird
| Issuer | Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Value | 250 Emalangeni (250 SZL) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of Swaziland centrally positioned in the field, depicting a crowned shield flanked by a lion passant to the left and an elephant to the right, with a traditional Swazi warrior's shield and spears as supporters, and the motto ribbon inscribed SIYINQABA below. The legend SWAZILAND arcs along the upper periphery and EMALANGENI along the lower periphery, with the denomination numeral 250 prominently displayed in the lower central field. The design is executed in high relief against a polished field with a beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | SWAZILAND WILDLIFE 1998 |
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The Ligwalagwala — the Purple-crested Turaco — holds the status of Swaziland's national bird, and its appearance on large-format commemorative silver reflects the kingdom's consistent use of native fauna as a vehicle for prestige bullion issues through the 1990s. At 155.52 grams of fine silver, this is a five-troy-ounce piece, a format that was fashionable among smaller sovereign mints during that decade as collectors chased large-diameter showpieces.
Swaziland's commemorative program in this period was administered through external minting arrangements rather than domestic production — the kingdom had no mint of its own.