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5 Cents, Sierra Leone, 1964

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 cent coin
Sierra Leone, 1964
Obverse Image: Profile of Sir Milton Margai facing right.
Obverse Text: UNITY / FREEDOM / JUSTICE / SIR MILTON MARGAI
Reverse Image: Tree in center.
Reverse Text: SIERRA LEONE / 5 CENTS / 1964
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1964
Credit Line
Bank of Sierra Leone
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .13 cm x 1.77 cm; 1/16 in x 11/16 in
Object Name
coin
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