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1 Dollar Duiker
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.37 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.37 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Duiker antelope, denomination above.
Lettering:
DUIKER
$1
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2008 Sierra Leone 1 Dollar (Duiker) coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife. The coin's obverse side features an image of a duiker, a type of antelope that is native to Sierra Leone, while the reverse side features a map of the country with the national motto "Unity, Freedom, Justice" inscribed at the bottom. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to promote awareness and appreciation of a country's natural heritage.
