© CGB
© CGB
¼ Golde Independence
1966 year| Gold (.900) (Silver .100) | 13.68 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Albert Margai (1964-1967) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | ¼ Golde (¼ SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Silver .100) |
| Weight | 13.68 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#132042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lion's head in front, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
1961-1966
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1966 Sierra Leone ¼ Golde (Independence) coin is that it was minted to commemorate the country's 10th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule. The coin's design features a portrait of the country's first president, Sir Milton Margai, on the obverse, and the national emblem of Sierra Leone on the reverse. The coin's unique blend of gold and silver metals, along with its limited mintage, makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Golde (Independence) 1966 coin.
