{"product_id":"swaziland-complete-5-specimen-set-1974-unc-d10","title":"1974-1978 Swaziland 1, 2, 5, 10, \u0026 20 Emalangeni \"SPECIMEN\" Banknote Set | King Sobhuza II | Rare UNC 5-Piece Collection\/d10","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003emmerse yourself in the history of the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) with this exquisite \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eSpecimen Banknote Set\u003c\/b\u003e issued by the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eMonetary Authority of Swaziland\u003c\/b\u003e. Dating from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003e1974-1978\u003c\/b\u003e period, this complete 5-piece collection features the dignified portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"271\"\u003eKing Sobhuza II\u003c\/b\u003e, the world's longest-reigning monarch in recorded history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThese notes were produced by the renowned security printer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eThomas De La Rue\u003c\/b\u003e as part of a prestigious archival series. As specimens, they were never intended for circulation, serving as official presentation pieces for banks and international archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 Lilangeni (Red):\u003c\/b\u003e Features King Sobhuza II and a traditional Swazi homestead (kraal) with the national coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 Emalangeni (Brown\/Orange):\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases the King and a scene of traditional agriculture and native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e5 Emalangeni (Green):\u003c\/b\u003e Highlights the King and a depiction of the historic Houses of Parliament in Lobamba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e10 Emalangeni (Blue):\u003c\/b\u003e Features the King and an industrial scene representing the nation's economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e20 Emalangeni (Purple):\u003c\/b\u003e The high denomination of the series, showcasing the King and a vibrant cultural dance scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e UNC (Uncirculated) – Flawless bank condition with original crispness and vibrant intaglio printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially overprinted with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e\"SPECIMEN\"\u003c\/b\u003e in bold red or black diagonally across the face of each note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e Matching archival serial numbers (e.g., \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e*010387\u003c\/code\u003e) featuring the distinctive specimen archival star (\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" 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