Information:
| Reference | P#2 |
| Country | Lesotho |
| Period | Loti (1966-date) |
| Currency | Maloti |
| Denomination | 5 Maloti |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996) |
| Year | 1979 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | No |
| Size (WxH) | 128x63 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse textLESOTHO MONETARY AUTHORITY
THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR
FIVE MALOTI
5 MALOTI
Obverse symbolDark-blue on multicolor underprint.
Portrait of King Moshoeshoe II at right; coat of arms at center.
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textMALOTI A MAHLANO
Reverse symbolBlue, yellow and green on multicolor.
On the left, a group of artisans working on their loom.
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Varieties
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1979 | Issued note; Prefix: J - L | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1979 | Specimen; Prefix J/79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||