1 Leone - 10th Anniversary of Bank (1974)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Leone |
| Catalog Number | KM# 26 |
| Weight (g) | 28.7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
· UNITY · FREEDOM · JUSTICE ·
DR. SIAKA STEVENS
Description:
Head of Dr. Siaka Stevens right.
Siaka Probyn Stevens was the third prime minister of Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1971 and the first president of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985. Although criticised for his dictatorial rule, Stevens is known for reducing the ethnic polarisation in the government of Sierra Leone by incorporating members of various ethnic groups into the government.
· UNITY · FREEDOM · JUSTICE ·
DR. SIAKA STEVENS
Description:
Head of Dr. Siaka Stevens right.
Siaka Probyn Stevens was the third prime minister of Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1971 and the first president of Sierra Leone from 1971 to 1985. Although criticised for his dictatorial rule, Stevens is known for reducing the ethnic polarisation in the government of Sierra Leone by incorporating members of various ethnic groups into the government.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANK OF SIERRA LEONE 10th ANNIVERSARY 1964-1974
ONE 1 LEONE
Description:
Lion right within circle, denomination below.
BANK OF SIERRA LEONE 10th ANNIVERSARY 1964-1974
ONE 1 LEONE
Description:
Lion right within circle, denomination below.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1974) | 103,000 | Common |