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30 Dollars Simha, the Lion Mandala
| Issuer | Liberia |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A large, detailed lion head is depicted en face, its dense, flowing mane radiating outward to fill the field in a highly stylized manner. The portrait occupies the majority of the coin's surface, with the lion's gaze directed slightly downward and to the viewer's right. An elaborate mandala pattern, featuring large lotus petals and intricate geometric lacework, extends symmetrically into the background behind the mane, creating a rich decorative interplay between the central motif and the surrounding ornamental design. No legends or inscriptions appear on this face. |
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Liberia has issued gold coinage sporadically since the 1960s, rarely for domestic monetary use — virtually all modern issues are produced for the collector market under licensing arrangements, with minting typically contracted to European facilities. At 0.155 g, this sits at the absolute lower boundary of what can technically be struck as a gold coin, a weight category that became commercially viable only after improvements in micro-minting precision during the 2010s.