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  • 1 Lilangeni 1986, KM# 44.1, Swaziland (eSwatini), Mswati III
  • 1 Lilangeni 1986, KM# 44.1, Swaziland (eSwatini), Mswati III
Description

Mswati III (born Prince Makhosetive Dlamini on 19 April 1968) is the current King of Swaziland and head of the Swazi Royal Family. Makhosetive was crowned Mswati III, Ingwenyama and King of Swaziland on 25 April 1986 at the age of 18, thus becoming the youngest ruling monarch at the time in the world. Together with his mother Ntfombi Tfwala, now Queen Mother (Ndlovukati), he rules the country as an absolute monarch. Mswati III is known for his practice of polygyny (although at least two wives are appointed by the state) and currently has 15 wives.

Obverse

Depicts a bust of Mswati III, facing, wearing an inyoni (a ceremonial headdress worn by the King of Swaziland), a ligcebesha (a type of traditional beaded necklace). The state name below.

SWAZILAND

Reverse

Bust facing of Queen Mother Ntfombi Tfwala.

Queen Mother Ntfombi, Ndlovukati of Swaziland (born Ntfombi Tfwala c. 1950), has been the Ndlovukati and Joint Head of State of Swaziland since 1986. She was also regent of Swaziland from 1983 to 1986. She is the mother of King Mswati III.

ONE LILANGENI 1986

Edge

1 Lilangeni

1st portrait
KM# 44.1
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 3.12 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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