20 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - Independence Attained - Pattern (1966)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# Pn9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by A. Colombo
Lettering:
BOIPUSO LESOTHO INDEPENDENCE
A.COLOMBO
* MOSHOESHOE *
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II with finely engraved facial details, his distinctive curly hair, beard and mustache surrounded by the inscription Lesotho Independence in "Sesotho" and English and his name below the image.
BOIPUSO LESOTHO INDEPENDENCE
A.COLOMBO
* MOSHOESHOE *
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II with finely engraved facial details, his distinctive curly hair, beard and mustache surrounded by the inscription Lesotho Independence in "Sesotho" and English and his name below the image.
Reverse
Lettering:
KHOTSO PULA NALA
2 MALOTI
A
1966 900/1000
Description:
The obverse presents the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, pictured is King Moshoeshoe II sitting on a Basotho shield. 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). The koena (crocodile) below the shield is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. The face value flanked by stars below the coat of arms.
KHOTSO PULA NALA
2 MALOTI
A
1966 900/1000
Description:
The obverse presents the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, pictured is King Moshoeshoe II sitting on a Basotho shield. 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). The koena (crocodile) below the shield is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. The face value flanked by stars below the coat of arms.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 A | 7 | Paris Mint | Unknown |