15 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - International Year of the Child (1979)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 25 |
| Weight (g) | 33.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.26 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.93 |
| Orientation | Medal 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
1 OZ. FINE SILVER 15 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, 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 lower the image, while the denomination 15 Maloti "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content 1 OZ. FINE SILVER "left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD 1979
1 OZ. FINE SILVER 15 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, 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 lower the image, while the denomination 15 Maloti "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content 1 OZ. FINE SILVER "left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 18,000 | Unknown | |
| 1979 | 7,500 | Proof | Unknown |