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5 Leones, Sierra Leone, 1964

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 leone note
Sierra Leone, 1964
Obverse Image: Tree and court building at left.
Obverse Text: 5 / BANK OF SIERRA LEONE PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE SUM OF FIVE LEONES / C/I 027347 / GOVERNOR / DEPUTY GOVERNOR / DIRECTORS / THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED.
Reverse Image: Port of Freetown.
Reverse Text: 5 / BANK OF SIERRA LEONE / FIVE LEONES / UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1964
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.9 cm x 15.6 cm x .01 cm; 3 1/8 in x 6 5/32 in x in
Object Name
note
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