Catalog
1 Leone - Elizabeth II Proof Issue
| Issuer | Bank of Sierra Leone |
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| Year | 1964 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | ·SIERRA LEONE· UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE 1 ONE LEONE·1964 |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold right-facing portrait bust of Sir Milton Margai, the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone, rendered in high relief with a close-cropped head and strong facial features characteristic of commemorative portraiture. The legend 'UNITY·FREEDOM·JUSTICE·' curves along the upper periphery, while 'SIR MILTON MARGAI' is inscribed in two lines along the lower arc. The field surrounding the portrait is deeply mirrored, consistent with proof coinage, and the portrait is set off by a raised inner border. The overall composition is formal and dignified, befitting a founding statesman. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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