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10 Emalangeni
| Issuer | Central Bank of Swaziland |
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| Year | 1982-1985 |
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| Composition | Cotton paper |
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| Obverse description | Central vignette of King Sobhuza II (1899–1982) in formal portrait, flanked by a lion — symbolic of the King — and an elephant — symbolic of the Queen Mother — serving as heraldic supporters. The Parliament building in Lobamba appears in the background, with a traditional Swazi shield and spears rendered in the underprint design. |
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| Obverse lettering | CENTRAL BANK OF SWAZILAND THIS IS LEGAL TENDER FOR LALISHUMI 10 EMALANGENI (Translation: Ten Emalangeli) |
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Swaziland's early central banking infrastructure was built almost entirely around De La Rue, which printed the kingdom's inaugural 1974 series and continued through these transitional issues. The three signature combinations on P#10 reflect a period of genuine institutional flux — J.F.L. Simelane and later Dr. S.S. Nxumalo held the Governor's position in quick succession before B.S. Dlamini, making notes signed by Simelane the earliest and typically the shortest-printed of the trio.
H.B.B. Oliver's consistent presence across all three pairings as the countersignatory anchors the series despite the turnover at the top.