1 Dollar The Battle of Britain
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#173369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Aerial battle scene with in the center a Supermarine Spitfire following a Messerschmitt Bf 109
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
$1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Front: Battle of airplanes (10 July – 31 October 1940) above (value) $1 (dollar) legend: (top, subject) THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 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 2005 Sierra Leone 1 Dollar coin commemorating the Battle of Britain features a unique design element - a Spitfire aircraft, which was a key fighter plane used by the British during World War II. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of Sierra Leone and the inscription "Battle of Britain 1940" on the reverse side. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in military history, aviation, or numismatics.
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 (The Battle of Britain) 2005 coin.
