Sierra Leone 10 Leones (2022 New Leone Series) Peace Dove & Cotton Tree Design

Bank of Sierra Leone 10 Leones banknote, part of the redesigned currency series issued in 2022 following the redenomination of the Leone. These notes have quickly become collectible due to the countrys economic transition and the updated designs reflecting national heritage and symbols of peace.

Obverse

Prominent Peace Dove carrying an olive branch
Map outline of Sierra Leone with national flag motif
Security strip and windowed features
Signatures of the Governor and First Deputy Governor
Denomination: 10 Leones
Serial number: BP656688 (visible)

Reverse

Detailed illustration of the historic Cotton Tree, one of Sierra Leones most iconic cultural landmarks
Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone
Denomination repeated in multiple positions

Security Features

Windowed security thread
Latent images
Fine-line guilloche patterns
Microtext
Watermark (typically a lion head for this series)

Condition

From the images provided, this note appears to be in Circulated Condition (Fine to VF):
Visible handling folds
Moderate surface wear
No major tears or missing sections
Still a solid example suitable for world banknote collectors focusing on modern African issues.