According to an article in Metro dated 22 December 2021, the Central Bank of Lesotho introduced a new family of notes on 23 December 2021. These notes are like the preceding issues, but with improved security features. The notes also bear tactile elements for the sight impaired, which necessitated changing the size of some denominations. Furthermore, all notes are coated with SICPAPROTECT varnish, providing both anti-bacteria and anti-viral properties. Existing notes will circulate in parallel.
B227 (PNL): 10 maloti (US$0.70)
Red, orange, purple, and green. Front: English text; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) as registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms with crocodile on shield flanked by Basotho horses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in OVI. Back: Sotho text; cosmos flowers; Basotho hat (mokorotlo). Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL 10. Watermark: King Moshoeshoe I in top hat, electrotype 10 with Basotho hat, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 130 x 68 mm. Paper.
a. 2021. Sig. 9b: Matlanyane. Intro: 23.12.2021.
B228 (PNL): 20 maloti (US$1.35)
Light blue, blue, purple, violet, and green. Front: English text; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) as registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms with crocodile on shield flanked by Basotho horses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in OVI. Back: Sotho text; thatch-roofed round houses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo). Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL 20. Watermark: King Moshoeshoe I in top hat, electrotype 20 with Basotho hat, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 135 x 68 mm. Paper.
a. 2021. Sig. 9b: Matlanyane. Intro: 23.12.2021.
B229 (PNL): 50 maloti (US$3.40)
Violet, purple, and blue. Front: English text; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) as registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms with crocodile on shield flanked by Basotho horses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in OVI. Back: Sotho text; men on horseback; Basotho hat (mokorotlo). Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL 50. Watermark: King Moshoeshoe I in top hat, electrotype 50 with Basotho hat, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 144 x 69 mm. Paper.
a. 2021. Sig. 9b: Matlanyane. Intro: 23.12.2021.
B230 (PNL): 100 maloti (US$6.75)
Green, brown, yellow, and blue. Front: English text; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) as registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms with crocodile on shield flanked by Basotho horses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in OVI. Back: Sotho text; shepard with flock; Basotho hat (mokorotlo). Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL 100.. Watermark: King Moshoeshoe I in top hat, electrotype 100 with Basotho hat, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 150 x 69 mm. Paper.
a. 2021. Sig. 9b: Matlanyane. Intro: 23.12.2021.
B231 (PNL): 200 maloti (US$14)
Orange. Front: English text; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) as registration device; King Moshoeshoe II, King Letsie III, and King Moshoeshoe I; coat of arms with crocodile on shield flanked by Basotho horses; Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in OVI. Back: Sotho text; man on horse; Basotho hat (mokorotlo). Windowed security thread with demetalized CBL 200. Watermark: King Moshoeshoe I in top hat, electrotype 200 with Basotho hat, and Cornerstones. Printer: (De La Rue). 159 x 68 mm. Paper.
a. 2021. Sig. 9b: Matlanyane. Intro: 23.12.2021.
Courtesy of Dave England.