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½ Golde Independence
1966 year| Gold (.9167) (Copper .0833) | 27.2730 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Albert Margai (1964-1967) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | ½ Golde (½ SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (Copper .0833) |
| Weight | 27.2730 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#132044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lion's head in front, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
1961-1966
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin minted with a gross weight of 27.2730 grams and a purity of 916.7 (22 carat). Pure gold content in coin is 25 grams. Information provided within original mint box.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1966 Sierra Leone ½ Golde (Independence) coin is that it was minted to commemorate the country's 10th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Golde (Independence) 1966 coin.
