5 Emalangeni 1995-2003 [Eswatini]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
Along the upper rim of the coin, the English text: 'EMALANGENI', translated as 'emalangeni', with the mint year '19 95' below, separated by a large numeral 5. In the central part is the coat of arms of Eswatini: on a heraldic shield is depicted a traditional oval Nguni shield, with three spears beneath it. The large shield is crowned at the top by a wreath with two feathers, held on the left by a lion and on the right by an elephant. Below, on a motto ribbon, the inscription in Swati 'Siyinqaba', translated as 'We are the fortress'.
Obverse
Along the rim of the coin in the upper part, the country name Eswatini in English: 'SWAZILAND'. In the central part is a portrait of the reigning King Mswati III, facing right in half-profile.