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1 Dollar RMS Titanic
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.6 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.6 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Titanic docked with crowd on moorside
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RMS
TITANIC
$1
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The RMS Titanic coin from Sierra Leone features a unique design that showcases the ship's tragic fate. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Titanic in all its glory, while the reverse side shows the ship sinking, with the dates "1912-2002" inscribed above it, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the ship's sinking. This design serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic events that occurred on that fateful night.
