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‖ lilangeni, n.|liːlɑːŋˈgeɪniː|
Pl. emalangeni. |ˌɛmɑːlɑːŋˈgeɪniː|
[f. Swazi lilangeni member of Swazi royal family (pl. emalangeni).]
The basic monetary unit of Swaziland, equal to 100 cents; also, a coin or note of this value.
1974Times of Swaziland 29 Mar. 1/2 Swaziland gets its own currency in September. On Somhlolo Day (September 6), marking independence, the new money (Emalangeni) becomes legal tender... One Lilangeni..equals R 1. Ibid. 6 Sept. 7/2 Our new Emalangeni money becomes legal currency today..the Emalangeni is equal with the Rand in all respects... In note form there will be one lilangeni, two, five and ten Emalangeni. One lilangeni is divided into 100 cents. 1977Britannica Bk. of Year 638 The Umbuluzi dam scheme, which would irrigate 8,000 ha, was allotted a further 3 million emalangeni. 1985Statesman's Year-bk. 1985–86 1130 The currency in circulation in Swaziland is the emalangeni, but remains in the rand monetary area. 1992Daily Tel. 12 May 17/6 The lilangeni, which is worth about 20p, turned up in its thousands in British slot-machines. |