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10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II George Washington
| Issuer | Lesotho |
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| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho displayed centrally in the field, featuring a shield supported by two rearing horses, surmounted by a Basotho hat above crossed weapons. A scroll at the base bears the national motto 'KHOTSO PULA NALA'. The legend 'KINGDOM OF LESOTHO' arcs along the upper periphery, with the denomination '10 MALOTI' inscribed along the lower periphery. The coin exhibits a polished proof field with a beaded or serrated border running around the entire circumference. |
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| Obverse lettering | KINGDOM OF LESOTHO 10 MALOTI |
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Issued as part of Lesotho's broader commemorative program marking the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth, this coin reflects the small kingdom's participation in a wave of international issues that year — many nations with no direct historical connection to Washington produced silver pieces for the collector market. Lesotho was entirely dependent on South Africa economically and geographically in 1982, and hard currency from numismatic exports carried real fiscal weight for the government.
The .500 fineness is notably low for a commemorative silver of this period, when most sovereign mints were using .925 or .999.