25 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - International Year of Disabled Persons - Peidfort (1983)
Features
| Denomination | 25 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# P3 |
| Weight (g) | 56.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 139.29 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.55 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
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 denomination below. The country name around above.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
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 denomination below. The country name around above.
Reverse
Lettering:
FULL
PARTICIPATION 1983
AND
EQUALITY
Description:
The obverse features a large emblem of the United Nations Organization depicts a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred 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 world map represents all the people and the countries of the world accompanied by the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) logo "features two stylized human figures holding hands in solidarity and mutual support inside an olive wreath" at the right side. On the left side a sector with inscription of the event "FULL PARTICIPATION AND EQUALITY" adorned by the (IYDP) logo.
FULL
PARTICIPATION 1983
AND
EQUALITY
Description:
The obverse features a large emblem of the United Nations Organization depicts a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centred 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 world map represents all the people and the countries of the world accompanied by the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) logo "features two stylized human figures holding hands in solidarity and mutual support inside an olive wreath" at the right side. On the left side a sector with inscription of the event "FULL PARTICIPATION AND EQUALITY" adorned by the (IYDP) logo.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Proof | Unknown |