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50 Leones
1996 year| Nickel plated steel | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 50 Leones (50 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Sir Henry Lightfoot Boston
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR HENRY LIGHTFOOT-BOSTON
FIFTY LEONES
Engraver: Avril Vaughan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Leones coin from Sierra Leone, issued in 1996, has a unique feature - it has a holographic security stripe on its reverse side. This stripe displays a holographic image of a lion, which is visible when the coin is tilted at certain angles. This feature was incorporated to enhance the coin's security and make it more difficult to counterfeit.
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 50 Leones 1996 coin.
