© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cent
1964 year| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 5.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Milton Margai (1961-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Head of Sir Milton Margai facing right, lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITY·FREEDOM·JUSTICE
MR
·SIR MILTON MARGAI·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Cent coin from Sierra Leone was designed by the renowned British artist and sculptor, Edgar Degas. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a depiction of a lion, which is a common motif in Sierra Leonean culture and symbolizes strength and courage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent 1964 coin.
