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Lesotho Coin List

The official currency of Lesotho is the loti (plural: maloti), which is divided into 100 lisente. The loti is pegged to the South African rand at a 1:1 parity through the Common Monetary Area, meaning that both currencies are legal tender in Lesotho.

Monetary history

Prior to the introduction of the loti in 1980, Lesotho used the South African rand as its official currency. This dates back to the time when Lesotho was a British protectorate known as Basutoland. After independence in 1966, the country continued to use the rand until it decided to issue its own currency to assert its economic sovereignty.

Numismatic milestones

Lesotho has issued several commemorative coins over the years, highlighting important events and national figures. One of the most notable series was issued in 1966 to commemorate the country's independence, which included gold and silver coins. In addition, in 2016, Lesotho released a special series of coins to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence, demonstrating national pride and the importance of numismatics in the country's culture.

Country Lesotho
Flag
Coin Lesotho loti (LSL)
1€ L20.72
Continent Africa
Capital city Maseru
ISO2 LS
ISO3 LSO
Catalogued coins 61

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The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Lesotho coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Lesotho | 1 sente

KM#16 FO#4963
Price $1.18-$1.92
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 2 lisente

KM#17 FO#4964
Price $1.77
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 5 lisente

KM#18 FO#4965
Price $1.44-$2.58
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 10 lisente

KM#19 FO#8461
Price $1.24-$2.06
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 25 lisente

KM#20 FO#11072
Price $1.55-$2
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 50 lisente

KM#21 FO#11876
Price $1.65-$2.07
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 1 loti

KM#22 FO#9671
Price $2.90
Year 1979-1989

Lesotho | 1 sente

KM#54 FO#6981
Price $0.72-$1.71
Year 1992

Lesotho | 1 sente

KM#54a FO#6965
Price $0.55-$1.76
Year 1992

Lesotho | 2 lisente

KM#55 FO#15238
Price $2.36
Year 1992

Lesotho | 2 lisente

KM#55a FO#18430
Price $1.76
Year 1992

Lesotho | 2 maloti

KM#58 FO#8056
Price $1.10-$3.95
Year 1996-2010

Lesotho | 5 maloti

KM#59 FO#7157
Price $0.25-$6.48
Year 1996-2010

Lesotho | 1 loti (50th Anniversary of the United Nations)

KM#60 FO#18429
Price $11.12
Year 1995

Lesotho | 10 lisente

KM#61 FO#8052
Year 1992

Lesotho | 5 lisente

KM#62 FO#8054
Price $0.28-$1.06
Year 1998-2006

Lesotho | 10 lisente

KM#63 FO#4966
Price $0.68-$2.36
Year 1998-2023

Lesotho | 20 lisente

KM#64 FO#4967
Price $0.27-$1.57
Year 1998-2023

Lesotho | 50 lisente

KM#65 FO#4968
Price $0.74-$1.33
Year 1998-2018

Lesotho | 1 loti

KM#66 FO#8055
Price $0.28-$3.53
Year 1998-2023

Lesotho | 5 maloti (50th Anniversary of the United Nations)

KM#67 FO#18428
Year 1995

Lesotho | 5 maloti (50th Anniversary of Independence)

FO#18427
Price $4.11
Year 2016

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