5 Dollars Pterodactylus
2015 yearSilver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
Issuer | Sierra Leone |
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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 |
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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.