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

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Uganda | 500 Shillings Coin | Grey Crowned Crane | KM69 | 1998 - 2019

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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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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Fuad King of Egypt | KM346 | 1929 - 1935

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Uganda | 5 Cents Coin | KM1 | 1966 - 1975

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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 | 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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Republic of the Sudan | 50 Piastres / Qirsh Coin | Dove | KM_UC2_2006 | 2006

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South Africa 10 Cent isiXhosa Legend - uMzantsi Afrika Coin KMUC41 2020

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South Africa 10 Cents Sepedi/Sesotho Legend - Afrika Borwa Coin KMUC28 2018

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

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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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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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Botswana 5 Thebe Coin | Red-billed Hornbill | KM31 | 2013

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Egypt | 2 Milliemes Coin | Salaheldin Eagle | KM403 | 1962 - 1966

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Egypt 10 Qirsh Coin | Corrective Revolution | Raised Fist | Grain Stalk | 1980 - 1981

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Algeria 10 Dinars Coin | KM110 | 1979 - 1981

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

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Ghana 25 Pesewas Coin | KM10 | 1965

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

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South Africa 2 Cents Coin | Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA | KM75.2 | 1968

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | isiXosa & Afrikaans legend: uMzantsi Afrika & Suid-Afrika | 2017

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South Africa 5 Cents Coin | Charles Swart | Afrikaans Legend - SUID-AFRIKA | KM76.2 | 1968

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