Sultanate of Ngazidja
Comorian Sultanate (1886-1892)
Location: Comoros
Capital City: Moroni
Government type: Absolute Monarchy
Main languages: Comorian, Swahili
Main religions: Sunni Islam
Chronology
1886: Sultan of Bambao Said Ali bin Said unites the 11 sultanates of Ngazidja (Grande Comore) island, and later accepts French vassalage
1892: France takes over the island and exiles the sultan, making Ngazidja part of the Comoros. Said Ali continues to claim the throne until 1910.
Currency
Franc (1889-1892)
1 Franc = 100 Santim
Coins from Ngazidja in the collection
•5 Santim, 1891 (Sultan Said Ali bin Said (1886-1892), bronze, Paris mint, KM#1)
•10 Santim, 1891 (Sultan Said Ali bin Said (1886-1892), bronze, Paris mint, KM#2.2)