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The collection of African coins from the 20th and 21st centuries reflects the continent’s vast cultural heritage, diverse economies, and deep historical roots. Throughout this period, African nations have issued a variety of denominations, including centimes, shillings, pesewas, dirhams, pounds, francs, leones, naira, rand, and kwacha, often subdivided into smaller units like cents or piasters. The introduction of post-independence currencies marked a significant shift from colonial monetary systems to uniquely African coinage.

Key symbols on African coins often depict wildlife, national heroes, cultural motifs, and indigenous patterns. Many coins feature Africa’s rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and giraffes, symbolizing strength, endurance, and national pride. Other common elements include tribal masks, shields, traditional drums, and important historical figures, representing the continent’s vibrant traditions and struggles for independence.

Unlike European coins, which frequently showcase monarchs and historical architecture, or Asian coins, which emphasize calligraphy and spiritual symbols, African coins stand out for their celebration of nature and cultural identity. Many designs incorporate local scripts, Swahili, Arabic, and indigenous languages, further distinguishing them from other regions.

This collection provides valuable insights for collectors and historians, showcasing Africa’s economic transformations, artistic craftsmanship, and the unique blend of history and culture embedded in its coinage.

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South Africa 10 Cents Ndebele Legend - iSewula Afrika Coin KM530 2012

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Namibia 10 Dollars Coin | 20 Years Bank of Namibia | Dr. Sam Nujoma | KM21 | 2010

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Mozambique 10 000 Meticais Coin | Rhinoceros | KM131 | 2003

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Mozambique 10 Centavos Coin | Military Order Of Christ | KM83 | 1960 - 1961

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Mozambique 5000 Meticais Coin | Electric Lines | KM124 | 1998

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Zambia | 1 Ngwee Coin | Aardvark | Km:9A | 1982 - 1983

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Kenya | 20 Shillings Coin | Elephant | KM48 | 2018

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Eswatini 10 Cents Coin | King Mswati III | Sugar Cane | KM49 | 1995 - 2009

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Mauritius | 1 Rupee Coin | King George VI | KM29 | 1950 - 1951

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Sierra Leone 1 Cent Coin | Sir Milton Margai | KM17 | 1964

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Algeria 1 Centime Coin | KM94 | 1964

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Uganda | 1000 Shillings Coin | Crested Crane | KM278 | 2012

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Gambia 1 Dalasi Coin | Crocodile | President Dawda Jawara | KM29 | 1987

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Gambia 25 Bututs Coin | Oil Palm | KM57 | 1998

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The Gambia | 1 Dalasi Coin | Slender-snouted crocodile | Km:59 | 1998

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Mauritius 1/2 Rupee Coin | King George VI | Stag | KM28 | 1950 - 1951

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Mauritius 1/4 Rupee Coin | King George VI | Lotus | KM27 | 1950 - 1951

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | Tswana Legend - Aforika Borwa | KM271 | 2002

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South Africa 5 Rand Coin | Afurika Tshipembe - iSewula Afrika | 2014

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM103 | 1979

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | iNingizimu Afrika - uMzantsi Afrika | 2018

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South Africa 2 Cents Coin | Venda Legend - AFURIKA-TSHIPEMBE | KM222 | 2000 - 2001

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Ghana 2.5 Pesewas Coin | Cocoa beans | KM14 | 1967

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Republic of the Sudan | 50 Qirsh Coin | KM109 | 1989

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Nigeria | 1 Penny Coin | Emblem of Nigeria | Km:2 | 1959

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South Africa 50 Cents Afrika Borwa - Aforika Borwa Coin KMUC16 2015

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Nigeria | 3 Pence Coin | Cotton plant | Km:3 | 1959

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Tunisia 1 Dinar FAO Coin KM319 1988 - 1990

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | large Sphinx with base outlined | KM377 | 1956 - 1958

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | KM395 | 1958 - 1966

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Mozambique 1 Escudo Coin | Military Order Of Christ | KM77 | 1950 - 1951

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Mozambique 10 Escudos Coin | Military Order Of Christ | KM79b | 1968 - 1974

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Mozambique | 10 Meticais Coin | Bank Building | KM140 | 2006 - 2012

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Botswana 2 Pula Coin | White Rhinoceros | Rhino | KM25a | 2004

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Nigeria | 50 Kobo Coin | Corn | Km:13.2 | 1993

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Seychelles 1 Cent Coin | Gardiner's Frog | Seychelles Flag | 2016

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Egypt | 10 Milliemes Coin | Corrective Revolution | Sun | Km:465 | 1977 - 1979

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Zimbabwe | 1 Cent Coin | Great Zimbabwe Bird | Km:1A | 1989 - 1999

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