10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - International Year of the Child (1979)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 24 |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 69.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.62 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MOSHOESHOE I
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the country name "KINGDOM OF LESOTHO" and his name below the image.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MOSHOESHOE I
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the country name "KINGDOM OF LESOTHO" and his name below the image.
Reverse
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD 1979
10
MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents three smiling children in a warm group portrait dressed in traditional clothing with finely engraved facial details, his distinctive curly hair, symbolizing childhood and the universal importance of care and protection. The United Nations emblem appears at lower left (a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.), while the International Year of the Child symbol "designed by Eric Jerichau of Denmark and depicts two embracing figures circled by UN laurel leaves" is placed at lower right, flanking the prominent 10 Maloti denomination.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD 1979
10
MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents three smiling children in a warm group portrait dressed in traditional clothing with finely engraved facial details, his distinctive curly hair, symbolizing childhood and the universal importance of care and protection. The United Nations emblem appears at lower left (a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. The olive branches are a symbol for peace, and the world map represents all the people and the countries of the world.), while the International Year of the Child symbol "designed by Eric Jerichau of Denmark and depicts two embracing figures circled by UN laurel leaves" is placed at lower right, flanking the prominent 10 Maloti denomination.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | ||
| 1979 | 37,000 | Proof | Unknown |