1 Cent 1980 front 1 Cent 1980 back
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1 Cent

1980 year
Bronze 5.7 g 25.45 mm
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
President
Siaka Stevens (1971-1985)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1980
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspSLL)
Currency
Leone (1964-2023)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.7 g
Diameter
25.45 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2024
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11616
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE
DR SIAKA STEVENS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from Sierra Leone was designed by British artist and engraver, Michael R. P. H. Hodges. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of the country's first president, Siaka Stevens, while the reverse features a traditional Sierra Leonean hut and a palm tree. The coin's designer, Michael Hodges, is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the 1983 Elizabeth II Coronation Crown and the 1986 Commonwealth Games commemorative coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent 1980 coin.