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© Cyrillius
10 Cents
1964 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.82 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Prime minister | Milton Margai (1961-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1964 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.82 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Head of Sir Milton Margai facing right, lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITY·FREEDOM·JUSTICE
MR
·SIR MILTON MARGAI·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Sir Milton Margai, although pro-British, led the negotiations for his country's independence in 1961. He was Prime Minister until his death in 1964.
Interesting fact
The 10 Cents coin from Sierra Leone, issued in 1964, has an interesting feature. It bears the portrait of the country's first prime minister, Sir Milton Margai, on its obverse side. This coin was part of the first series of coins introduced after Sierra Leone gained independence from British colonial rule in 1961.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents 1964 coin.
