1964 Sierra Leone 10 Cents Coin President Milton Margai Post-Independence Issue

This 1964 10 cents coin from Sierra Leone is a notable early issue from the newly independent West African nation. A fantastic piece of African numismatic history!

• Obverse (Front):
  Bust of Sir Milton Margai, first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone, facing right. Inscription reads:
  "UNITY FREEDOM JUSTICE SIR MILTON MARGAI"

• Reverse (Back):
  Value "10" at center, surrounded by a ring of rice grains, symbolizing agriculture. Inscribed:
  "TEN CENTS SIERRA LEONE 1964"

• Metal: Copper-nickel

• Diameter: ~26.5 mm

• Weight: ~7.5 grams

• Edge: Reeded

This coin was issued just three years after Sierra Leone gained independence (1961), making it highly collectible among African coin enthusiasts and history buffs.