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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 2 Cents Coin | English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA | KM75.1 | 1968

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South Africa 1/4 Penny Coin | Elizabeth II 1st portrait | KM44 | 1953 - 1960

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

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South Africa 1 Penny Coin | Elizabeth II 1st portrait | KM46 | 1953 - 1960

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South Africa 6 Pence Coin | Elizabeth II 1st portrait | KM48 | 1953 - 1960

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South Africa 3 Pence Coin | Elizabeth II 1st portrait | KM47 | 1953 - 1960

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Eswatini 1 Lilangeni Coin | King Mswati III | Ntfombi of Eswatini | KM45 | 1995 - 2009

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | South Africa - Afrika-Dzonga | 2013

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South Africa 1 Rand Coin | Pieter W. Botha | KM141 | 1990

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South Africa 5 Rand Coin | 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy | 2019

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South Africa 1 Rand Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM104 | 1979

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South Africa 5 Cents Coin | Tsonga Legend - AFRIKA-DZONGA | KM223 | 2000 - 2001

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South Africa | 20 Cents Coin | Balthazar J. Vorster | KM113 | 1982

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Sierra Leone 1/2 Cent Coin | Sir Milton Margai | Fish | KM16 | 1964

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Ghana 2.5 Pesewas Coin | Cocoa beans | KM14 | 1967

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Zambia | 10 Ngwee Coin | Crowned hornbill | Km:12 | 1968 - 1987

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Botswana 1 Pula Coin | Zebra | KM24 | 1991 - 2007

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Tanzania | 20 Senti Coin | Ostrich | Km:2 | 1966 - 1984

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Tanzania | 10 Senti Coin | Zebra | Km:11 | 1977 - 1984

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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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Tunisia |2 Francs Coin | Chambers of Commerce Coinage | KM248 | 1921 - 1945

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Kenya 1 Shilling Giraffe Coin | KM45 | 2018

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South Africa 50 Cents Sepedi/Sesotho Legend - Afrika Borwa Coin KM330 2003

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

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South Africa 20 Cents siSwati Legend - Ningizimu Afrika Coin KM495 2010 - 2013

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South Africa 20 Cents Zulu Legend - iNingizimu Afrika Coin KM342 2007 - 2020

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South Africa | 20 Cents Coin | Ndebele Legend - iSewula Afrika | KM442 | 2008 - 2021

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Nigeria | 1 Kobo Coin | Oil wells | Km:8.1 | 1973 - 1974

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

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Mauritius 10 Rupees - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | Sugar Cane Coin | KM61a | 2016 - 2019

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Tunisia 1 Millième Coin KM280 1960

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Morocco ½ Dirham - Mohammed VI Coin Y138 2011 - 2020

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South Africa 50 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Coin KM137 1990 - 1995

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South Africa 2 Cents SUID-AFRIKA - SOUTH AFRICA Coin KM133 1990 - 1995

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | small Sphinx with base outlined | KM375 | 1954 - 1956

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Large Sphinx | KM379 | 1956 - 1958

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Fuad | King of Egypt | KM333 | 1924

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | King Farouk | Fez | KM358 | 1938 - 1950

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Egypt 1 Qirsh Coin | Pyramids of Giza | Tughar | KM553 | 1984

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | Large Sphinx | KM381 | 1955 - 1958

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | Falcon | UAR Emblem | KMA423 | 1972

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | KM394 | 1960 - 1966

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Egypt | 2 1/2 Milliemes Coin | King Ahmed Fuad I | Km:356 | 1933

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | KM393 | 1960 - 1966

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