Depicts a bust of Mswati III, 3/4 right, wearing a light goatee, an inyoni (a ceremonial headdress worn by the King of Swaziland), a ligcebesha (a type of traditional beaded necklace) and an umhelwane (a toga-like garment). The state name above.

Depicts a logo of the Central Bank of Swaziland (Swazi: Umntsholi Wemaswati, currently Central Bank of Eswatini), dividing dates, and surrounded by the inscription with a value below.

The Central Bank of Swaziland was established in April 1974 and is based in capital Mbabane. Among the bank's responsibilities are managing Swaziland's foreign exchange position and safeguarding the country's foreign reserves of cash. Since the Emalangeni was introduced on 6th September 1974, the Central Bank of Swaziland has been issuing the country with their very own banknotes and coins.