500 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 15th Anniversary of Commonwealth Membership (1981)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 39 |
| Weight (g) | 33.93 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5130.57 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 31.01 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD 1981 500 MALOTU
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, while the denomination 500 MALOTI "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD" left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD 1981 500 MALOTU
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, while the denomination 500 MALOTI "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD" left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
Reverse
Lettering:
15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMONWEALTH MEMBERSHIP
Description:
The obverse features the third crowned right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State diadem, earrings, and necklace surrounded by the inscription of the event "15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMONWEALTH MEMBERSHIP" framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMONWEALTH MEMBERSHIP
Description:
The obverse features the third crowned right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State diadem, earrings, and necklace surrounded by the inscription of the event "15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMONWEALTH MEMBERSHIP" framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 500 | Proof | Unknown |