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100 Maloti (Independence) – Lesotho

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Lesotho

Context

Year: 1976

Issuer: Lesotho

Ruler: Moshoeshoe II

Currency:

Loti

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 1,860

Material

Diameter: 24 mm

Weight: 9 g

Gold weight: 8.10 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #15

Numista: #92608

Value

Exchange value: 100 LSL

Bullion value: $1352.81

Obverse

Description:

King Moshoeshoe II: a legend in life and legacy.

Inscription:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

1966 1976

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Translation:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

1966 1976

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Horse rider with caption.

Inscription:

100 MALOTI

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1976	—	450
1976	—	1,410	Proof

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