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Sierra Leone ½ cent 1964, Sir Milton Margai, Tails: "½ CENT" Divided By Two Fish

Sierra Leone ½ cent 1964, Sir Milton Margai, Tails: "½ CENT" Divided By Two Fish

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This coin is in excellent condition and was put in a coin sleeve by the previous collector.

It was demonetized on January 1, 2024 after 60 years in circulation.

The Sierra Leone ½ Cent 1964 coin is a standard circulation coin issued by the Republic of Sierra Leone. Here are some key details:

Composition: Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)

Obverse: Features the value "½ CENT" divided by two fish, with the name of the country and the date

Reverse: Displays the portrait of Sir Milton Margai, the Prime Minister of Sierra Leone at the time, facing right

Edge: Plain

This coin was minted at the Royal Mint in London, United Kingdom.

Country Sierra Leone
Period Leone (1964 - 2022)
Currency Sierra Leonean leone
Coin type Circulation coins
Denomination ½ cent
Year 1964
Composition Bronze
Edge type Smooth
Shape Round
Alignment Medal (0°)
Weight (g) 2.85
Diameter (mm) 20.2
Thickness (mm) 1.1
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