1 Leone (O.A.U. Summit Conference) 1980 front 1 Leone (O.A.U. Summit Conference) 1980 back
1 Leone (O.A.U. Summit Conference) 1980 photo

1 Leone O.A.U. Summit Conference

1980 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
President
Siaka Stevens (1971-1985)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
1 Leone (1&nbspSLL)
Currency
Leone (1964-2023)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2024
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#129539
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Map within circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· OAU SUMMIT CONFERENCE ·
FREETOWN 1980 1 LEONE

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1980 Sierra Leone 1 Leone silver coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Summit Conference, which was held in Freetown, Sierra Leone that same year. The coin's design features the OAU emblem on one side and the coat of arms of Sierra Leone on the other. This coin is a unique piece of African history and a collector's item for numismatists interested in African coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  15000 - - - - - -

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