10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (International Year of the Child) 1979 front 10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (International Year of the Child) 1979 back
10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (International Year of the Child) 1979 photo
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10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II International Year of the Child

1979 year
Silver (.925) 28.3 g 38.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Lesotho
King
Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Maloti 10 LSL = USD 0.57
Currency
Loti (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#44909
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Busts of 3 children, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD 1979
10
MALOTI

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Similar to 15 Maloti, KM#25

Interesting fact

The 10 Maloti coin from Lesotho, featuring Moshoeshoe II, has a unique design element - it includes a small portrait of a child on the reverse side, symbolizing the International Year of the Child, which was celebrated in 1979.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  37000 - - - - - -

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