1 Dollar Iguanodon
2015 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Front: Iguanodon (left, iguana-tooth) on a cutted disc, right of (value) $1 (dollar) above a footprint legend: (below, name) IGUANODON Back: Coat of arms (1960) with incuse national motto UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE legend: (above, state name) REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE (bottom, year) 2015Krause lists these coins as Copper-Nickel with a fineness of .999. This is assumed to be an error on their website.
Interesting fact
The Iguanodon was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the early Cretaceous period, around 145-100 million years ago. It was a member of the group called Ornithopoda, which includes other herbivorous dinosaurs like the Camptosaurus and the Hadrosaurus. The Iguanodon was characterized by its distinctive thumb spike, which was used for defense and foraging for food. This coin features a detailed depiction of the Iguanodon on its obverse side, showcasing its unique thumb spike and scaly body. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Sierra Leone, along with the inscription "1 Dollar" and the year of issue, "2015". Overall, this coin is a unique and interesting collectible for anyone interested in dinosaurs or numismatics.