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1 Dollar Charles Darwin
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#84625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Bust of Charles Darwin and ship in full sail with bird heads to left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES DARWIN 1809-1882
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS GALAPAGOS FINCHES
$1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to 10 Dollars KM#116Interesting fact
The 1999 Sierra Leone Charles Darwin $1 coin features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. Instead of reading "On the Origin of Species," it incorrectly states "On the Origin of Specie." This error has made the coin particularly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Charles Darwin) 1999 coin.
