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500 Leones
| Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in brass ring | 7.2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2004-2016 |
| Value | 500 Leones (500 SLL) |
| Currency | Leone (1964-2023) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in brass ring |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2024 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Portrait of Kissi warrior Kai Londo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· KAI LONDO 1845-1896 ·
FIVE HUNDRED LEONES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Leones coin from Sierra Leone is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a stainless steel center surrounded by a brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it easily recognizable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Leones 2004-2016 coin.
