15 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 15th Anniversary of Independence (1981)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 37 |
| Weight (g) | 12 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 15.97 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.93 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
H.M. KING MOSHOESHOE II 1981
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 1981 date.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
H.M. KING MOSHOESHOE II 1981
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 1981 date.
Reverse
Lettering:
15 TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 1966-1981
15
MALOTI
Description:
The reverse is dominated by a large eagle descending with wings dramatically spread, individually modeled feathers, extended talons and lowered head. Beneath the bird appears the national motto ribbon: KHOSTW, PULA, NALA (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), while the "15 Maloti" denomination at the right of eagle and anniversary dates "1966–1981" year of independence and year of issue complete the design.
15 TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 1966-1981
15
MALOTI
Description:
The reverse is dominated by a large eagle descending with wings dramatically spread, individually modeled feathers, extended talons and lowered head. Beneath the bird appears the national motto ribbon: KHOSTW, PULA, NALA (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), while the "15 Maloti" denomination at the right of eagle and anniversary dates "1966–1981" year of independence and year of issue complete the design.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,500 | Proof | Unknown |