Sierra Leone Coins

Pope Benedict XVI on Reverse of 2005 Sierra Leone Crown

Sierra Leone Countries

Pope Benedict XVI
THE FIRST OFFICIAL POPE BENEDICT XVI LEGAL TENDER COIN ?
To celebrate the election of His Holiness Pope Benedict XIV, the Pobjoy Mint has introduces an impressive new coin on behalf of The Bank of Sierra Leone.
Thousands of people hurried to the Vatican on the 19th April 2005 as soon as word spread through Rome and the rest of the World that white smoke had been seen from the Vatican signalling that the Cardinals had reached their decision as to which one of them was to become head of the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Bavaria, stepped out onto the Vatican balcony to address the pilgrims beneath as Pope Benedict XVI. The 265th pontiff, the first German pontiff in 1,000 years, described himself to the crowds that were amassed in the square as 'a simple, humble worker in the Lord's vineyard'.
The Bank of Sierra Leone is delighted to honour the new Pope with this exceptional coin. The Catholic Church in Sierra Leone has approximately 150,000 members and has played a great part in the charitable work that has been desperately needed since peace spread through the county, a peace that Pope John Paul II helped to bring about by personally appealing to the rebels to cease their activities.
The design on this superb coin depicts Pope Benedict in front of the Basilica of St Peter in the Vatican City with the Coat of Arms of the Vatican. The wording 'Pontifex Maximus Benedictus XVI' is in the surround. 'Habemus Papam' - (We have a new Pope,) XIX Aprilis MMV (the date in Latin, that he was elected) and the value is shown at the base of the design.
Each coin carries the Coat of Arms of Sierra Leone on the obverse and each exceptional design is available in Cupro Nickel, Proof Sterling Silver and 24 Carat Gold. The precious metal versions have been struck to the highest quality and each coin is beautifully handcrafted.

Specifications

Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Mintage
38.61 mms	27.00 grams	Cupro-nickel
38.61 mms	28.28 grams	Sterling Silver

Prices and Availability
All coins are available soon.

Date	Description	Alloy	Price £	Price $
2005	Sierrra Leone Silver Proof	Sterling Silver	£35	$56.50
2005	Sierrra Leone Uncirculated	Cupro-Nickel	£8.95	$14.55

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