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1 Dollar Pygmy Hippo
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#90980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dwarf hippopotamus from the front, in the water. Denomination on the right.
Lettering:
$1
PYGMY
HIPPO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pygmy Hippo coin was designed by the artist, Robert Farkas, who is known for his unique and detailed animal designs on coins. The coin features a beautiful and realistic image of a Pygmy Hippo, which is a rare and endangered species found in West Africa. The coin's design is so detailed that you can even see the hippo's individual hairs and whiskers!
