10 Dollars Centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson
2010 yearSilver | 23.45 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Sierra Leone |
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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 |
Numista | N#173435 |
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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 |
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2010 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Centenary of the birth of Joy Adamson) 2010 coin.