- Lesotho loti
Infobox Currency
image_1 =
image_title_1 = 200 maloti
iso_code = LSL
using_countries = flag|Lesotho
inflation_rate = 6.8%
inflation_source_date = [http://www.centralbank.org.ls/news/MPC%20Statement%20Nov%2006.pdf Central Bank of Lesotho] , August 2006
inflation_method = CPI
pegged_with =South African rand at par
subunit_ratio_1 = 1/100
subunit_name_1 = sente
symbol = L or M (pl.)
plural = maloti
plural_subunit_1 = lisente
used_coins = 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lisente, L1, M2, M5
used_banknotes = M10, M20, M50, M100, M200
issuing_authority =Central Bank of Lesotho
issuing_authority_website = www.centralbank.org.ls:"For other meanings of "Loti", see
Loti (disambiguation) .The loti (pl. "maloti") is the
currency of the Kingdom ofLesotho . It is subdivided into 100 "lisente" (sg. "sente"). It is pegged to theSouth African rand on a 1:1 basis through theCommon Monetary Area , and both are accepted aslegal tender within Lesotho. The loti was first issued in 1966, albeit as a non-circulating currency. In 1980, Lesotho issued its first coins denominated in both loti & lisente to replace the South African rand as legal tender.Coins
In 1980,
coin s dated 1979 were introduced in denominations of 1 sente, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 lisente and 1 loti. In 1996, 2 and 5 maloti coins were introduced, followed by 20 lisente in 1998.Coins in circulation are:
* 5 lisente
* 10 lisente
* 20 lisente
* 50 lisente
* 1 loti
* 2 maloti
* 5 malotiBanknotes
In 1980,
banknote s dated 1979 were introduced in denominations of 2, 5 and 10 maloti. 20 and 50 maloti notes were added in 1981, followed by 100 and 200 maloti in 1994.Banknotes in circulation
*10 maloti
*20 maloti
*50 maloti
*100 maloti
*200 malotiee also
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Economy of Lesotho External links
Standard numismatics external links
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gfd_1_name = Lesotho
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