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5 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II 75th Anniversary of the King
| Issuer | Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#15, Fr#5 |
| Obverse description | Facing three-quarter right effigy of King Sobhuza II, depicted bareheaded with traditional attire visible at the neckline. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine facial detail, centrally positioned within a beaded border. The legend KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND arcs across the upper field, while SOBHUZA II appears in a curved inscription across the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The royal coat of arms of Swaziland occupies the central field, featuring a crowned lion passant and an elephant as supporters flanking a shield decorated with a Nguni warrior's weapons and a pineapple crest, all within a circle. The date 1974 appears in the upper right field. The curved legend H.M. 75th ANNIVERSARY arcs across the upper portion, and the denomination 5 EMALANGENI is inscribed across the lower field. Mint marks are visible in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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