10 Dollars (Centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson) 2010 front 10 Dollars (Centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson) 2010 back
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10 Dollars Centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson

2010 year
Silver 23.45 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
Period
Second Republic (1996-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
10 Dollars
Currency
Dollar (1997-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
23.45 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#173435
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The Joy Adamson coin was issued to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson, a renowned naturalist and conservationist who was born in Austria-Hungary in 1910. Joy Adamson is best known for her work in Kenya, where she raised and released back into the wild a lioness named Elsa, which was made famous through her book and film "Born Free." The coin's design features an image of Joy Adamson and Elsa, highlighting their special bond and the importance of wildlife conservation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  5000 - - - - - -

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