Sierra Leone 1-LEONE (KM26)¶
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Reverse: LION
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Obverse: Dr. Siaka Stevens
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Country
- Sierra Leone
- Approx. Size
- 38.5mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Mammals
- Species
- Lion
- KM#
- 26
A pair of lions appears on Sierra Leone's coat of arms, and in this case the lion seems to be making quite an impression on the viewer. This one-year coin celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Bank of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone¶
- Area
- Africa
The Republic of Sierra Leone is a tropical country in West Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It gained independence from Great Britain in 1961 and the Republic was declared in 1971. Unfortunately, the country was torn apart by civil war lasting almost 10 years (1991-2000). Today, the country is slowly transitioning to a successful economy, based mainly on its rich mineral resources, including diamonds.
