1 Dollar (First Christmas Broadcast) 2006 front 1 Dollar (First Christmas Broadcast) 2006 back
1 Dollar (First Christmas Broadcast) 2006 photo
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1 Dollar First Christmas Broadcast

2006 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
Period
Second Republic (1996-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
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
References
Numista
N#161573
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Queen Elizabeth II addressing the nation with her first Christmas speech.

Lettering:
80th Birthday of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II
FIRST CHRISTMAS BROADCAST
$1

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2006 Sierra Leone First Christmas Broadcast $1 coin is a unique collector's item, as it features a colorful design depicting a Christmas scene with a palm tree in the background. The use of color in the design is unusual for coins, as most coins are minted with a standard metallic finish. This feature makes the coin stand out and adds to its collectibility.