10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 1982 Football World Cup in Spain - Football World Cup (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 34 |
| Weight (g) | 23.33 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 57.46 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.62 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
10 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
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
10 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
Reverse
Lettering:
WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1982
Description:
The reverse captures the essence of the football world championship: two dynamic players contesting a ball. Muscular anatomy, athletic posture, detailed uniforms, socks, and boots are finely engraved, conveying movement and competition. 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. Curved inscription of the event accompanied by the date "WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1982".
WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1982
Description:
The reverse captures the essence of the football world championship: two dynamic players contesting a ball. Muscular anatomy, athletic posture, detailed uniforms, socks, and boots are finely engraved, conveying movement and competition. 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. Curved inscription of the event accompanied by the date "WORLD FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1982".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3,000 | Proof | Unknown |