Sierra Leone (Coins)

Area: 27,925 square miles                                 Population: 3,650,000

Formerly a British Colony, Sierra Leone became an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations on April 27, 1961. In April 1971, this West African nation was proclaimed a Republic by Dr. Siaka Stevens.

Monetary System

100 Cents = 1 Leone, 50 Leone = 1 Golde

1964 Sierra Leone 1 Cent (Br) - Choice BU
64sier1i

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Obverse head of Sir Milton Margai (1895-1964), President of the Council and co-founder of the independent state facing to right. Rev. palm branches and fruit stalks. Bright, pretty luster and tons of eye appeal. Marks are well below average. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SLEOCN1C964

$1.55

2001 Sierra Leone - 1 Leone (Cu-Ni) UNC

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Obverse depicts the National arms with palm trees and rampant lions. Reverse an Oriental style dragon. Large copper/nickel 39 mm glistening white coin with mirrored fields. An always appealing reverse motif. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

SLEOCN2001

$10.00

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