Lesotho loti · LSL

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Currency info

Adopted: 1980

Currency family: Other

The Lesotho loti is named after the Sotho word for a traditional blanket, reflecting the country's cultural heritage.

Introduced in 1980 when Lesotho gained monetary independence from South Africa
Replaced the South African rand as the official currency
Pegged to the South African rand at par value since inception
Subdivided into 100 lisente
Managed by the Central Bank of Lesotho established in 1982

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

South African rand