Lesotho's Green Banknote Meets the Kingdom's Sustainability Goals

On 17 July the Central Bank of Lesotho unveiled its first Green Banknote, in commemoration of the 60th birthday of the King of Lesotho, His Majesty King Letsie III, who has reigned since 1996. The highest denomination, the 200 maloti, was selected for this auspicious occasion. The front of the regular 200 note features three royal family members, and now the commemorative note has been redesigned exclusively with the portrait of the ruling King.

It is widely known that the King is passionate about agriculture and the environment, and the government is focused on implementing strategies to conserve the environment, bio-diversity and nature, and improve sanitation. The Green Banknote was selected to mark the event as it is made from sustainable renewable regional sources (Cotton Made in Africa), has a lower carbon footprint and is more durable than standard cotton banknotes.