II. King Moshoeshoe's coinage of Lesotho between 1966 and 1990 is an important part of the story of the nation's independence and rise. Coins are symbols of Lesotho's culture and history, and expressions of royal power and national identity. The coins were minted in 1966 when Lesotho became independent from Great Britain. The first coins of the series were minted in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 cents and featured the portrait of the king. The 2 lepes coin appeared in 1970 and depicted the portrait of the king and his wife, the queen. they are made of gold base metal. The reverse side of the coins depict different motifs: the coat of arms of Lesotho, the crown of the king and the queen, Lesotho National Park, mountains of Lesotho. King Moshoeshoe's coins are important collector's items and valuable reminders of Lesotho's history and culture.