50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence) ND (1976) front 50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence) ND (1976) back
50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence) ND (1976) photo

50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II Independence ND

1976 year
Gold (.900) 4.5 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lesotho
King
Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
50 Maloti 50 LSL = USD 2.85
Currency
Loti (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#57629
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Elizabeth II Young bust right divides dates

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 MALOTI
1931-1976
45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence) ND (1976) coin from Lesotho is that it features an image of King Moshoeshoe II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Lesotho coat of arms. The coat of arms includes a shield with a motto "Khotso, Pula, Nala" which means "Peace, Rain, Prosperity" in Sesotho, the local language of Lesotho. This coin was minted to commemorate the independence of Lesotho from British colonial rule in 1966.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1976)  1910 - - - - - -

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