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1 Dollar Big Five - Rhino
| Issuer | Bank of Sierra Leone |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Sierra Leone in high relief at centre, featuring two lions rampant as supporters flanking a shield charged with heraldic devices, surmounted by palm trees. A ribbon at the base bears the national motto in three parts. The legend REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE arcs along the upper periphery, with the date 2023 positioned in the lower field. The Pobjoy Mint privy mark appears at the lower left of the arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE 2023 PM |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold, stylised close-up portrait of a white rhinoceros rendered in a geometric, low-relief design that fills the central field. The animal's characteristic double horns, broad muzzle, and deep-set eyes are depicted in a contemporary graphic style with angular faceting. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border of repeating African-inspired geometric motifs. The inscription RHINO arcs along the upper border, while the denomination 1 DOLLAR appears in the lower field below the central device. |
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