10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - Decade For Women (1985)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 49 |
| 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
H.M. KING MOSHOESHOE II 1985
Description:
The obverse features a detailed uniformed portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing a peaked military cap, glasses, decorated jacket, epaulettes and medals, surrounded by the Kingdom of Lesotho designation and 1985 date.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
H.M. KING MOSHOESHOE II 1985
Description:
The obverse features a detailed uniformed portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing a peaked military cap, glasses, decorated jacket, epaulettes and medals, surrounded by the Kingdom of Lesotho designation and 1985 date.
Reverse
Lettering:
UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN
TEN MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized Basotho woman carrying her child in the back in a traditional way in a blanket dressed in traditional clothing, wrapped in adorned traditional wool blankets , set within a circular field beneath a large vessel balanced on her head. Beside her appears the distinctive UN Decade for Women emblem combining a female profile, dove and equality symbolism. The surrounding design identifies the United Nations Decade for Women and the "Ten Maloti" denomination.
UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN
TEN MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized Basotho woman carrying her child in the back in a traditional way in a blanket dressed in traditional clothing, wrapped in adorned traditional wool blankets , set within a circular field beneath a large vessel balanced on her head. Beside her appears the distinctive UN Decade for Women emblem combining a female profile, dove and equality symbolism. The surrounding design identifies the United Nations Decade for Women and the "Ten Maloti" denomination.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 20,000 | Proof | Unknown |