5 Dollars Gorgosaurus
2015 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#173446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Comment
Front: Gorgosaurus (front, dreadful lizard) left of (arced composition details) 1 Oz 999 Silver on a cutted disc, right of (value) $5 (dollars) above a footprint legend: (below, name) GORGOSAURUS LIBRATUS Back: Coat of arms (1960) with incuse national motto UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE legend: (above, state name) REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE (bottom, year) 2015Interesting fact
The Gorgosaurus coin from Sierra Leone features a unique design that showcases the country's rich natural history. The coin's obverse side features the national emblem of Sierra Leone, which includes a lion and a palm tree, while the reverse side features a detailed illustration of the Gorgosaurus, a prehistoric creature that lived during the Cretaceous period. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and paleontology enthusiasts.