250 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 1982 Football World Cup in Spain - Football World Cup (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 250 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 33 |
| Weight (g) | 7.13 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1058.14 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 15.5 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
CHI
250 MALOTI
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. Mint Mark (CHI) below left within a circle.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
CHI
250 MALOTI
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. Mint Mark (CHI) below left within a circle.
Reverse
Lettering:
WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
1982
Description:
The reverse features dramatic frosted relief against deeply mirrored fields. The football-themed side depicts a goalkeeper standing alert before a large goal net, holding a football securely across his body. The prominent 1982 date appears behind his legs, while a Football World Cup in Spain logo "features a football (or soccer ball) shown in motion, with stylized motion lines emphasizes the sporting theme red and yellow streaks inspired by the colors of the flag of Spain trailing behind the ball" below.
WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
1982
Description:
The reverse features dramatic frosted relief against deeply mirrored fields. The football-themed side depicts a goalkeeper standing alert before a large goal net, holding a football securely across his body. The prominent 1982 date appears behind his legs, while a Football World Cup in Spain logo "features a football (or soccer ball) shown in motion, with stylized motion lines emphasizes the sporting theme red and yellow streaks inspired by the colors of the flag of Spain trailing behind the ball" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 CHI | 550 | Valcambi SA, Proof | Unknown |