Reverse The year of issue '2003' is inscribed along the upper edge. Below it is the English inscription 'EMALANGENI', meaning 'emalangeni'. In the central part, a large numeral 2 is on the left, and an image of two orchid flowers is on the right.
Obverse The country name 'SWAZILAND' is inscribed along the upper edge of the coin. The central part features a portrait of the reigning King Mswati III, facing right in profile.