1 Loti - Moshoeshoe II - 50th Anniversary of United Nations (1995)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Loti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 60 |
| Weight (g) | 28.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.06 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Description:
The obverse presents the crowned coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, featuring a koena (crocodile) on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons, an assegai (lance) and a knobkierie (club). To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basotho horses. In the foreground there is a ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: Khotso, Pula, Nala (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), complete with date below. The country name around above.
The obverse presents the crowned coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, featuring a koena (crocodile) on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons, an assegai (lance) and a knobkierie (club). To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basotho horses. In the foreground there is a ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: Khotso, Pula, Nala (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), complete with date below. The country name around above.
Reverse
Lettering:
NATIONS UNITED FOR PEACE
50
·1945· ONE LOTI ·1995·
Description:
The reverse features a detailed architectural view of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, accompanied by the Armillary Sphere monument, landscaped grounds and the 50th-anniversary symbol of the United Nations around the United Nations emblem (a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.). The anniversary dates 1945–1995, peace theme and One Loti denomination complete the composition.
NATIONS UNITED FOR PEACE
50
·1945· ONE LOTI ·1995·
Description:
The reverse features a detailed architectural view of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, accompanied by the Armillary Sphere monument, landscaped grounds and the 50th-anniversary symbol of the United Nations around the United Nations emblem (a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.). The anniversary dates 1945–1995, peace theme and One Loti denomination complete the composition.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 211 | BU | Unknown |