20 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - FAO (1969)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 12 |
| Weight (g) | 79.881 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 12078.85 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
* LESOTHO 1969 *
* MOSHOESHOE *
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the legend accompanied by date "LESOTHO 1969" and his name below the image.
* LESOTHO 1969 *
* MOSHOESHOE *
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the legend accompanied by date "LESOTHO 1969" and his name below the image.
Reverse
Engraved by D. Tupasela
Lettering:
⋆ F.A.O. KHOTSO PULA NALA ⋆
A
D. TUPASELA
⋆ 20 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The reverse features merino ewe and lamb, that thrive in the cold, high-altitude mountain climate in Lesotho, grazing hence the country is famous for producing fine and superfine Merino wool. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and the motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and denomination below along two stars on both sides with "A" privy mark within lozenge.
⋆ F.A.O. KHOTSO PULA NALA ⋆
A
D. TUPASELA
⋆ 20 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The reverse features merino ewe and lamb, that thrive in the cold, high-altitude mountain climate in Lesotho, grazing hence the country is famous for producing fine and superfine Merino wool. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and the motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and denomination below along two stars on both sides with "A" privy mark within lozenge.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 A | 3,000 | Paris Mint, Proof | Unknown |