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1 Dollar Operation Gunnerside/Heavywater
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Front: Men on skies in front of burning buildings (16 February 1943) above (value) $1 (dollar) legend: (top, subject) OPERATION GUNNERSIDE•HEAVYWATER Back: Coat of arms (1960) with national motto: UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE legend: (above, state name) REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE (bottom, year) 2005 Edge: G - grained, type: barsInteresting fact
The Operation Gunnerside/Heavywater coin from Sierra Leone features a unique design that commemorates the heroic actions of a group of Norwegian soldiers who sabotaged a Nazi heavy water production facility in Norway during World War II. The coin's design includes an image of the facility, as well as the names of the soldiers involved in the operation. This coin serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought against oppression and tyranny.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 PM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Operation Gunnerside/Heavywater) 2005 coin.
