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10 Dollars Hippopotamus
2005 year| Silver | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 10 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Front: Hippopotamus (left, Hippopotamus amphibius) floating in the water above (value) $10 (dollars) legend: none Back: Coat of arms (1960) with national motto UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE on ribbon mintmark: (lower-left) PM (Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, UK) legend: (above, state name) REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE (bottom, year) 2005 Edge: G - grained, type: barsInteresting fact
The Hippopotamus coin from Sierra Leone is a unique and rare coin that features a hippopotamus, a large semiaquatic mammal native to Africa, on its obverse side. The coin's design is inspired by the country's rich wildlife and natural resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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