Catalog
2 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II Independence Attained
| Issuer | Lesotho |
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| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of King Moshoeshoe II depicted in a traditional native style, wearing a beaded necklace and a feathered headdress. The portrait is rendered in high relief with strong facial detail, occupying the central field. The circular legend reads 'BOIPUSO LESOTHO INDEPENDENCE' along the upper periphery, with '* MOSHOESHOE *' inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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| Reverse description | The national arms of Lesotho displayed centrally, featuring a shield supported by two rearing horses on either side, with a Basotho warrior on horseback appearing above the shield. A ribbon scroll at the base of the arms bears the national motto 'KHOTSO PULA NALA'. The denomination '2 MALOTI' is inscribed in the field below the arms, flanked by small decorative stars, with the date '1966' appearing in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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