5 Cents - Sobhuza II

Issuer Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018)
Year 1974-1979
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Cents (0.05 SZL)
Currency Lilangeni (1974-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 2.15 g
Diameter 18.5 mm
Thickness 1.16 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Michael Rizzello
In circulation to 1 February 2016
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#9
Obverse description King Sobhuza II
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SWAZILAND
Reverse description Arum Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) value
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 5 CENTS 1975
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 1974 - - 1 252 000
1974 - Proof - 13 000
1975 - - 1 500 000
1979 - - 1 680 000
1979 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 6799722600
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