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½ Golde (Independence) – Sierra Leone

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th anniversary of Independence

Sierra Leone

Context

Year: 1966

Issuer: Sierra Leone

Ruler: Albert Margai

Currency:

Leone

(1964—2023)

Demonetization: 1 January 2024

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 27.27 g

Gold weight: 25.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #23

Numista: #132044

Value

Exchange value: ½ SLL

Bullion value: $4163.25

Obverse

Description:

Country map with data.

Inscription:

SIERRA LEONE

LAND OF IRON & DIAMONDS

1/2

GOLDE

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Lion's head with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

1961-1966

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1966	—	2,500

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Sierra Leone

¼ Golde

1966

1 Golde