Central Bank of Swaziland
Complete 2010 series: 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 Emalangeni
10 Emalangeni · 2010
Lalishumi Emalangeni · King Mswati III · Dance of the Umhlanga
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:official engraved portrait of King Mswati III; at center, the national coat of arms and a traditional shield device bearing the numeral “10”.
- Reverse:illustration of the Umhlanga Dance (Dance of the Reeds), with a group of young people in traditional ceremonial costumes.
- Polymer protective strip:area of translucent composite substrate on the far right.
- Color:bright blue, turquoise and light green.
20 Emalangeni · 2010
Langemashumi Lamabili Emalangeni · Agricultural and Industrial Base
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:profile of King Mswati III; at right, a traditional olive-green warrior's shield bearing the numeral “20”.
- Reverse:corn plants, pineapples, a head of longhorn cattle, and an industrial processing plant in the background, symbols of the country's agricultural and industrial base.
- High density intaglio printing:tactile relief on the main denomination numerals.
- Color:purple, grayish brown, and multicolored yellow.
50 Emalangeni · 2010
Langemashumi Lasihlanu Emalangeni · Headquarters of the Central Bank of Swaziland
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:classic portrait of King Mswati III against a textured guilloché background; at left, a red tactile dot for visually impaired users.
- Reverse:avant-garde architecture of the headquarters of the Central Bank of Swaziland in the capital.
- Security thread Optiks®:band with exposed openings that crosses vertically the left center, with dynamic color change.
- Color:violet, purple, pink, and multicolored orange.
100 Emalangeni · 2010
Lalikhulu Emalangeni · African Fauna
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:engraved portrait of King Mswati III wearing traditional feathers; at center, the Emasotsha coat of arms, flanked by a lion and an elephant.
- Reverse:African wildlife scene with an elephant, a black rhino, a lion and a native bird; the headline proclaims the national motto “GOD IS OUR SOURCE”.
- Transparent Polymer Window:vertical translucent stripe on the right revealing the textured design of the substrate.
- Color:brown, gray and golden/multicolor undertones.
200 Emalangeni · 2010
Emakhulu Lamabili Emalangeni · Rural Life and Traditional Warrior
Historical and Issue Context
A two-layer substrate:The five denominations of this catalog entry use Giesecke+Devrient's Hybrid™ technology, a composite substrate that combines a polymer core with outer layers of cotton paper, seeking to combine the durability of the polymer with the traditional tactile sensation of paper currency.
Issued by King Mswati III:the entire series portrays King Mswati III, monarch of Swaziland since 1986, and was issued on September 6, 2010, the anniversary of the country's independence (Somhlolo Day). The country officially changed its name to Eswatini in 2018.
Key Details Visible on the Banknote
- Obverse:steel-engraved portrait of King Mswati III, with three red tactile dots at left for visually impaired users.
- Reverse:traditional dome-shaped thatched rural dwellings beside cattle in their enclosures; at right, a traditional Swazi warrior with a spear and hide shield.
- Advanced Metallic Thread (LEAD®):Wide vertical band with three-dimensional optical effects when tilting the bill.
- Color:emerald green, ocher and brown undertones.
Notes
Catalog references, signatories, and technical specifications according to the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick-35, 37, 38, 39, and 40); the country officially adopted the name Eswatini in 2018.
