100 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 10th Anniversary of Independence (1976)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 15 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24 |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1335.67 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 6.2 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
1966-1976
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
Description:
The obverse features a detailed uniformed portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing a peaked military cap, glasses, decorated jacket, epaulettes and medals, surrounded by the Kingdom of Lesotho designation and dividing dates "1966- 1977". The inscription of the event "10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE" is inscribed close to to the bottom rim.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
1966-1976
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
Description:
The obverse features a detailed uniformed portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing a peaked military cap, glasses, decorated jacket, epaulettes and medals, surrounded by the Kingdom of Lesotho designation and dividing dates "1966- 1977". The inscription of the event "10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE" is inscribed close to to the bottom rim.
Reverse
Lettering:
100 MALOTI
Description:
The reverse features an equestrian portrait of Basotho shepherd riding side-saddle on Basotho Pony horseback, wrapped in traditional wool blankets and wearing rubber boots on the rugged mountain terrain of Lesotho, embodying the resilience and heritage of this highland nation. The denomination "100 MALOTI" below the image.
100 MALOTI
Description:
The reverse features an equestrian portrait of Basotho shepherd riding side-saddle on Basotho Pony horseback, wrapped in traditional wool blankets and wearing rubber boots on the rugged mountain terrain of Lesotho, embodying the resilience and heritage of this highland nation. The denomination "100 MALOTI" below the image.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 450 | Unknown | |
| 1976 | 1,410 | Proof | Unknown |