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5 Maloti - Letsie III
| Nickel clad steel | 6.37 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| King | Letsie III (1990-1995, 1996-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2010 |
| Value | 5 Maloti 5 LSL = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Loti (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 6.37 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#7043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Wheat sprigs and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
MALOTI
Edge
Smooth and grooved
Interesting fact
The 5 Maloti coin from Lesotho, featuring King Letsie III, has a unique feature - it has a holographic security strip embedded in the coin's design. This strip displays a holographic image of a Basotho hat, which is a traditional hat worn by the Basotho people of Lesotho. This feature was introduced to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Maloti - Letsie III 1996-2010 coin.
