50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 10th Anniversary of Independence (1976)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 14 |
| Weight (g) | 4.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 667.83 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
1966-1976
10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
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 dates below the image year of independence and year of issue. The country name around above while inscription of the event curves below.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
1966-1976
10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
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 dates below the image year of independence and year of issue. The country name around above while inscription of the event curves below.
Reverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
50 MALOTI
1931-1976
45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Description:
The obverse features a second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara with HM name below her bust surrounded by the denomination around above. Inscriptions marking important years of the commonwealth year of establishment and year of issue while inscription of the event curves below.
50 MALOTI
1931-1976
45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Description:
The obverse features a second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara with HM name below her bust surrounded by the denomination around above. Inscriptions marking important years of the commonwealth year of establishment and year of issue while inscription of the event curves below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 700 | Unknown | |
| 1976 | 1,910 | Proof | Unknown |