Lesotho

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Lesotho is a country in southern Africa, an enclave in the country of South Africa. It was formerly Basutoland before independence as a kingdom in 1966. In June 1979, currency was changed from cents and rand ("c" or "r") to lisenti and maloti ("s" and "m").  File:Lesotho rally.jpg|1969 15c Roof of the World auto rally 
 * Its first stamps were the independence issue of October 1966.
 * In November 1966, old Basutoland stamps were overprinted LESOTHO
 * c.1981, several isues were inscribed KINGDOM OF LESOTHO but soon returned to "LESOTHO". About the same time, the kingdom went from local subjects to largely topical issues with sheetlets and souvenir sheets.

Postage dues

 * In 1966, old Basutoland postage dues were ov erprinted LESOTHO.
 * In 1967, 3 values in a numeral design in scrollwork was issued. In 1976, two of the value were issued with watermark.
 * In 1986, a design depicting the royal hat was issued.



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