1 Dollar Velociraptor

1997 year


Copper-nickel	28.3 g	38.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Sierra Leone
Period	Second Republic (1996-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1997
Value	1 Dollar
Currency	Dollar (1997-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	28.3 g
Diameter	38.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#73195
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

Velociraptor

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VELOCIRAPTOR
THE LOST WORLD
$1

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Velociraptor meaning "swift seizer" in Latin is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 75 to 71 million years ago during the latter part of the Cretaceous Period. Two species are currently recognized, although others have been assigned in the past. The type species is V. mongoliensis; fossils of this species have been discovered in Mongolia. A second species, V. osmolskae, was named in 2008 for skull material from Inner Mongolia, China.

Interesting fact

The 1997 Sierra Leone Velociraptor coin features a unique design, showcasing a velociraptor in a running pose, with its sharp claws extended. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Sierra Leone, along with the inscription "Republic of Sierra Leone" and the year of issue, 1997. The coin's reverse side features a stylized representation of a velociraptor, with the inscription "Velociraptor" and the coin's denomination, 1 Dollar. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of prehistoric creatures.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1997 PM	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Velociraptor) 1997 coin.