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1 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: 1,500

Material

Diameter: 48 mm

Weight: 54.55 g

Gold weight: 49.09 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 10% Silver)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #24

Numista: #64394

Value

Exchange value: 1 SLL

Bullion value: $8176.32

Obverse

Description:

Map content

Inscription:

SIERRA LEONE

LAND OF IRON & DIAMONDS

1 GOLDE

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Majestic lion's head, forward-facing.

Inscription:

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

1961-1966

Script: Latin

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1966	—	1,500

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