Country:

Sierra Leone

Series:

1964~Today - Leone - Circulation

Catalog codes:

Colnect codes SL-000010
World Coins km25

Themes:

Coats of Arms | Dictators | Heads of State | Politicians | Statesmen

Issued on:

1972

Last issue date:

1984

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Composition:

Copper-Nickel

Edge:

Reeded/grained

Orientation:

Medal alignment ↑O↑

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Gladiform. Both sides

Weight:

11.6 grams

Diameter:

30 mm

Face value:

50 c - Sierra Leonean cent

Known mintage:

10,000 for 1980 PROOF

Composition Details:

75% copper, 25% nickel

Score:

76% Accuracy: High

Related items:

Coin (Related): Various Cents (Proof set 1972) (Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone)
Coin (Related): Various Cents (Proof set 1980) (Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone)

Description:

Front: Coat of arms (1960) with national motto
UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE below (top, value) 50
legend: (top, state name) REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
(left/right spacers/dots) •
(bottom, value & year) FIFTY CENTS•1972 - 1984
Back: Head 1st President Siaka Probyn Stevens
(right, 1971–1985), 3rd Prime Minister (1968–1971)
19th Chairman of the Organisation of African Unity (1980-1981)
legend: (top, motto) UNITY•FREEDOM•JUSTICE
(bottom, name) between spacers/dots) • DR. SIAKA STEVENS•
Edge: G - grained, type: bars
Note: when the 1980 came out, it was reported
to be smaller (28mm) this is why they got a new km#35
which was deleated afterwards