Sierra Leone ½ Cent, 1964
Information
Country
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Currency
Leone
(1964 – 2023)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
½ Cent
Year
1964
Ruler
Milton Margai
(1961–1964)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
20.2
Thickness (mm)
1.25
Demonetized
1 January 2024
Description
½ Cent from Sierra Leone. Issued in 1964. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- Value in number divides two fishes, around, value in letters, name of the country and date. Ethmalosa fimbriata, the Bonga shad, is an important fish resource in coastal lagoons.
- Reverse
- Portrait of Sir Milton Margai facing right.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 22 | Proof |
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