500 Leones, Sierra Leone

500 Leones, Sierra Leone, 2004-2016 obverse image500 Leones, Sierra Leone, 2004-2016 reverse image
500 Leones coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Sierra Leone flagSierra Leone
  • Years of Minting:
    2004-2016
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1996-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Decagonal (10-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
500 Leones Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$23.74

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

500 Leones Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Kissi warrior Kai Londo.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

State House building within circle

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

500 Leones Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE 500 LEONES 2004 UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE

Reverse:

· KAI LONDO 1845-1896 · FIVE HUNDRED LEONES

500 Leones Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in brass ring

Size

500 Leones sizes
  • Weight:7.2 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:2.15 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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