SZL · SZL
Swazi lilangeni (SZL)
The Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) is the official currency of Eswatini, pegged to the South African Rand.
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Converted amount
0.0621 USD
Exchange rate
1 SZL = 0.062069 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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SZL · Swazi lilangeni
Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Overview
The Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) has been the official currency of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) since 1974, when it replaced the South African Rand at par. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Eswatini and is subdivided into 100 cents. The name 'lilangeni' is derived from the Swazi word for 'money' or 'currency'.
The SZL is pegged to the South African Rand (ZAR) at a 1:1 exchange rate, reflecting the close economic ties between Eswatini and South Africa. This peg provides stability and facilitates trade and investment within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). As a result, the SZL's value is directly influenced by the performance of the South African economy and the rand.
Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 emalangeni, while coins are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 2 emalangeni. The currency features portraits of King Mswati III and other national symbols. For current exchange rates and more detailed information, please consult official financial sources.
- Code
- SZL
- Symbol
- SZL
- Current rate
- USD / SZL
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1974, replacing the South African rand at par.
- Official name
- Lilangeni
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Eswatini
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cent · 1 SZL = 100 cent
- Countries
- Eswatini
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Eswatini
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Eswatini · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the South African rand at par
Common banknotes
E10 · E20 · E50 · E100 · E200
Common coins
1c · 2c · 5c · 10c · 20c · 50c · E1 · E2 · E5
Also known as
Emalangeni (plural) · Swazi lilangeni · Lilangeni · SZL · E
Practical notes
- The lilangeni is pegged to the South African rand at par.
- South African rand is also accepted in Eswatini.
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Swazi lilangeni questions
What is the SZL exchange rate?
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