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1 Dollar The Battle of El Alamein
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#173423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Front: Men firing large gun left of a firing tank (First Battle: 1 July – 27 July 1942, Second Battle: 23 October – 4 November 1942) (below) line of munition above (value) $1 (dollar) legend: (top, subject) THE BATTLE OF EL ALEMEIN 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 1 Dollar (The Battle of El Alamein) 2005 coin from Sierra Leone is interesting because it commemorates a significant event in World War II, the Battle of El Alamein, which took place in Egypt in 1942. The battle was a turning point in the war, as it marked the first major victory for the Allies against the Axis powers, and it paved the way for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. The coin's design features a depiction of the battle, with tanks and soldiers in the foreground and a map of Africa in the background. It's a unique and educational collector's item for anyone interested in military history 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 El Alamein) 2005 coin.
