Sierra Leone 5 Cents, 1964

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Currency Leone (1964 – 2023)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1964
Ruler Milton Margai (1961–1964)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 17.8
Thickness (mm) 1.25
Demonetized 1 January 2024

Description

5 Cents from Sierra Leone. Issued in 1964. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 17.8 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
Date under White silk-cotton tree, lettering around
Reverse
Head of Sir Milton Margai facing right, lettering around
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1964  9M € 0,69 € 1,10 € 1,90 € 2,00 € 2,20 94%
1964  10K — — — — € 2,70 Proof 7%

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