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50 Maloti (Commonwealth Membership) – Lesotho

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 15th Anniversary of Commonwealth Membership

Lesotho

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Lesotho

Ruler: Moshoeshoe II

Currency:

Loti

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 33.62 g

Silver weight: 31.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #38

Numista: #99998

Value

Exchange value: 50 LSL

Bullion value: $90.34

Obverse

Description:

Lesotho's coat of arms encircled by text.

Inscription:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 1981 50 MALOTU

Translation:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 1981 50 MALOTI

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Crowned right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II, encircled by text.

Inscription:

15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMMONWEALTH MEMBERSHIP

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	5,000	Proof

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15 Maloti

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