One scoped currency identity. Changes to subdivisions, scale, standard, instruments or issuers do not by themselves create children. A distinct account unit can remain a successor. Current currency in the inherited endpoint register. Dated observations: 1974; this does not establish the entire lifetime.
Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.
6 September 1974National currency introduction
The lilangeni launched on 6 September 1974. The issuer describes a dual-currency system with the rand and lilangeni as legal tender at equal value.
C508
1974-09-06Local issue succeeds imported currency
The lilangeni became local money alongside the rand, with equal value and a programme to return rand cash. This was a local-currency succession with continuing co-circulation, not immediate extinction of rand use.
C950
Evidence & research notes 2 claims
Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
Supported C508
The lilangeni launched on 6 September 1974. The issuer describes a dual-currency system with the rand and lilangeni as legal tender at equal value.
The lilangeni became local money alongside the rand, with equal value and a programme to return rand cash. This was a local-currency succession with continuing co-circulation, not immediate extinction of rand use.