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Lesotho loti (LSL)
The Lesotho Loti (LSL) is the official currency of Lesotho, pegged at par to the South African Rand (ZAR).
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Converted amount
0.0620 USD
Exchange rate
1 LSL = 0.062035 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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LSL · Lesotho loti
Lesotho Loti (LSL) Overview
The Lesotho Loti (LSL) has been the official currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho since 1980, when it replaced the South African Rand at par. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Lesotho and is subdivided into 100 lisente. The Loti is pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand, reflecting the close economic ties between Lesotho and South Africa, including membership in the Common Monetary Area (CMA).
In practice, the South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender in Lesotho, and the two currencies circulate interchangeably. The peg provides stability to the Loti, as it is tied to the larger and more diversified South African economy. However, this also means that the value of the Loti is influenced by South African monetary policy and economic conditions.
The Loti is used for all domestic transactions, and its stability is crucial for trade and investment in Lesotho. The currency's value is determined by the foreign exchange market, but the peg ensures that it remains closely aligned with the Rand. As a result, the Loti does not have an independent floating exchange rate against major world currencies.
- Code
- LSL
- Symbol
- LSL
- Current rate
- USD / LSL
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1980, replacing the South African rand at par.
- Official name
- Lesotho loti
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Lesotho
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- sente · 1 LSL = 100 sente
- Countries
- Lesotho
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Lesotho
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Lesotho · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the South African rand at par
Common banknotes
10 loti · 20 loti · 50 loti · 100 loti · 200 loti
Common coins
5 lisente · 10 lisente · 20 lisente · 50 lisente · 1 loti · 2 loti · 5 loti
Also known as
Loti · Lesotho loti · LSL · L
Practical notes
- The loti is pegged to the South African rand at par.
- The South African rand is also accepted as legal tender in Lesotho.
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What is the LSL exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/LSL. It can change throughout the day.
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