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Lesotho Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Lesotho reflects the economic and political evolution of this small kingdom located in South Africa. Since its independence in 1966, Lesotho has undergone significant changes in its monetary system, going through different banknote issues that represent its national and cultural identity.

Current banknotes in circulation

Currently, banknotes in circulation in Lesotho are issued by the Central Bank of Lesotho and are denominated in loti, the country's official currency. Denominations include 10, 20, 50, 50, 100 and 200 maloti. These banknotes feature portraits of the royal family of Lesotho, as well as images of landmarks and cultural elements of the country, such as the traditional mokorotlo hat and indigenous animals.

Old banknotes and landmarks in notafilia

Prior to the introduction of the loti in 1980, Lesotho used the South African rand. Lesotho's first own banknotes were issued in 1981, with denominations of 2, 5 and 10 maloti. An important milestone in Lesotho's notafilia was the 1989 commemorative issue, which celebrated the 50th birthday of King Moshoeshoe II. In 2010, a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features was introduced, including for the first time the 200 maloti denomination.

Country Lesotho
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Coin Lesotho loti (LSL)
1€ L19.98
Continent Africa
Capital city Maseru
ISO2 LS
ISO3 LSO
Catalogued banknotes 60

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Valuable and popular banknotes

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Lesotho | 2 Maloti

P#1 FO#6406
Year / Series 1979

Lesotho | 5 Maloti

P#2 FO#6409
Year / Series 1979

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#3 FO#6413
Year / Series 1979

Lesotho | 2 Maloti

P#4 FO#6407
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 5 Maloti

P#5 FO#6410
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 5 Maloti

P#5 FO#6411
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#6 FO#6414
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#6 FO#6415
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 20 Maloti

P#7 FO#6419
Year / Series 1981-1984

Lesotho | 50 Maloti

P#8 FO#6423
Year / Series 1981

Lesotho | 2 Maloti

P#9 FO#6408
Year / Series 1989

Lesotho | 5 Maloti

P#10 FO#6412
Year / Series 1989

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#11 FO#6416
Year / Series 1990

Lesotho | 20 Maloti

P#12 FO#6420
Year / Series 1990-1993

Lesotho | 50 Maloti

P#13 FO#6424
Year / Series 1989

Lesotho | 50 Maloti

P#14 FO#6425
Year / Series 1992-1993

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#15 FO#6417
Year / Series 2000-2009

Lesotho | 20 Maloti

P#16 FO#6421
Year / Series 1994-2009

Lesotho | 50 Maloti

P#17 FO#6426
Year / Series 1994-2009

Lesotho | 100 Maloti

P#18 FO#6428
Year / Series 1994

Lesotho | 100 Maloti

P#19 FO#6429
Year / Series 1999-2009

Lesotho | 200 Maloti

P#20 FO#6431
Year / Series 1994-2001

Lesotho | 10 Maloti

P#21 FO#6418
Year / Series 2010-2013

Lesotho | 20 Maloti

P#22 FO#6422
Year / Series 2010-2013

Lesotho | 50 Maloti

P#23 FO#6427
Year / Series 2010-2013