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1 Leone
| Nickel brass | 9.6 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| President | Joseph Saidu Momoh (1985-1992) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1988 |
| Value | 1 Leone (1 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Joseph Saidu Momoh
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITY · FREEDOM · JUSTICE
DR. JOSEPH SAIDU MOMOH
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coat of Arms: The Shield (depicts a lion beneath a zigzag border, representing the Lion Mountains, after which the country is named and 3 torches, wavy bars depicting the sea) and Two Palm Trees are supported by 2 rampant Lions.Interesting fact
The 1 Leone coin from Sierra Leone features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin features a portrait of a traditional Sierra Leonean chief, while the other side depicts a traditional rice harvesting scene. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of agriculture and traditional leadership in Sierra Leonean society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Leone 1987-1988 coin.
