25 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - Duke of Edinburgh Youth Awards (1981)
Features
| Denomination | 25 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 35 |
| Weight (g) | 16.82 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.42 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.55 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
HALF OUNCE FINE SILVER 1981 25 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 is around above, 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.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
HALF OUNCE FINE SILVER 1981 25 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 is around above, 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.
Reverse
Lettering:
25TH ANNIVERSARY • DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME
Description:
The obverse features a large portrait of Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) shown in formal attire with highly polished relief elements highlighting facial contours, distinctive hairstyle, neck details, and serious expression surrounded by inscriptions commemorating the event "25TH ANNIVERSARY • DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME", while framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
25TH ANNIVERSARY • DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME
Description:
The obverse features a large portrait of Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) shown in formal attire with highly polished relief elements highlighting facial contours, distinctive hairstyle, neck details, and serious expression surrounded by inscriptions commemorating the event "25TH ANNIVERSARY • DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME", while framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |