5 Dollars Pterodactylus
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#173379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The Pterodactylus coin from Sierra Leone is a unique collector's item, as it features a pterodactyl - a prehistoric flying reptile - on its obverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the fascinating creatures that once roamed the earth and to highlight the importance of preserving our natural history.