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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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Uganda | 5 Cents Coin | KM1 | 1966 - 1975

Sale price$6.00 Regular price$11.00

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

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South Africa 2 Rand Coin | Freedom of Movement and Residence |2019

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Zambia | 2 Ngwee Coin | Martial Eagle | Km:10 | 1968 - 1978

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

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Egyptian Eagle | KM432 | 1973

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

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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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Egypt | 50 Qirsh / Piastres Coin | Cleopatra | KM942.1 | 2005

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Tunisia | 5 Francs Coin | Muhammad VIII | KM277 | 1954 - 1957

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

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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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Morocco 20 Francs - Mohammed V Coin Y50 1952

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Morocco ½ Dirham - Mohammed VI Coin Y138 2011 - 2020

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

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Mozambique 10 000 Meticais Coin | Rhinoceros | KM131 | 2003

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

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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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Cape Verde | 20 Escudos Coin | Carqueja Flowers | KM33 | 1994

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Nigeria | 5 Kobo Coin | Cocoa beans | Km:9.2 | 1987 - 1989

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Malawi 2 Tambala Coin | Hastings Banda | Paradise Whydah Bird | KM8.2a | 1984 - 1994

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Malawi 1 Kwacha Coin | Hastings Banda | Rooster | KM20 | 1992

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Malawi 1 Tambala Coin | Hastings Banda | Rooster | KM7 | 1971 - 1982

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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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Morocco | 1 Franc Coin | Mohammed V | Y46 | 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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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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Ghana 1/2 Pesewa Coin | KM12 | 1967

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Ghana 25 Pesewas Coin | KM10 | 1965

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

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

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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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