1966 1.578 oz Land of Iron and Diamonds Gold Coin

1966 1.578 oz Land of Iron and Diamonds Gold Coin

This gold coin is a commemorative edition sample, released in 1966 to celebrate Sierra Leon’s 5th Anniversary.

This commemorative strike was restricted to only 1,500 coins weighing 1.75 oz of .900 gold, with 1.578 oz of actual gold content.

Besides the specific inscription regarding the country’s independence, the coin’s design magnifies the natural mineral richness of diamonds, which is the country’s economic base.

Today, at SD Bullion, you can find the commemorative coin of Sierra Leone’s 5th Anniversary of Independence, the 1966 1.578 oz Land of Iron and Diamonds Gold Coin.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1.578 oz of actual gold content;
• Issued in 1966;
• Commemorative edition for Sierra Leone’s 5th Anniversary of Independence;
• Limited strike of 1,500 units;
• Holds a 1 Golde (SLL) face value;
• The obverse showcases the Lion's head;
• The reverse features the country’s map.

The Design

The obverse showcases a roaring lion in a frontal close-up, encircled by the engravings: “FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE” and “1961-1966.”

The reverse design displays the country’s map and the inscriptions “SIERRA LEONE,” “LAND OF IRON & DIAMONDS,” and the coin’s face value of “1 GOLDE.”

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