20 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 front 20 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 back
20 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 photo
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20 Cents Sierra Leone Company

1791 year
Gold plated copper - -
Description
Issuer
Sierra Leone
Period
Sierra Leone Company (1791-1807)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1791
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Dollar (1791-1830)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#108952
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY CENT PIECE
20
20
1791

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 20 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 from Sierra Leone made of Gold plated copper is that it features a unique design that showcases the rich history and culture of Sierra Leone. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a local chief, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Sierra Leonean village scene, complete with huts, palm trees, and a river. This design not only highlights the country's cultural heritage but also serves as a reminder of the region's rich natural resources and its potential for economic growth.