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10 Leones
1996 year| Nickel plated steel | 2.5 g | 17.99 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Leones (10 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.99 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Mammy Yoko
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAMMY YOKO
TEN LEONES
Engraver: Avril Vaughan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mammy Yoko (1849–1906) was a leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone and Queen of Kpa Mende Confederacy.Bonga Fish (Binomial Name: Ethmalosa fimbriata)
Interesting fact
The 10 Leones coin from Sierra Leone, issued in 1996, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a traditional Sierra Leonean fishing boat, known as a "pirogue," which is a common sight in the country's coastal areas. The design is meant to symbolize the importance of fishing to the country's economy and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Leones 1996 coin.
