Lion Big Five 1 Oz - 2022
There’s a legend that claims that Sierra Leone got its name when a Portuguese explorer was sailing along the coast and heard lions roaring on the mountains close to the shore, founding the lands as the “Lion Mountains”. This name took on a few changes over the course of history, becoming the Spanish version of Lioness Mountain which is Sierra Leona and ended up misspelt to what it is now.
Real lions are far harder to find in Sierra Leone, so for more chance of seeing one, head east to the Pendjari National Park which borders Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. For a guaranteed sighting, Pobjoy have released a rare Big 5 Lion Coin for coin collectors and lion lovers alike to collect.
Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new 2022 silver reverse frosted bullion coin featuring the Lion, King of the African Savannah. The coin is the first of its kind issued on behalf of the Bank of Sierra Leone.
The design on the coin features the head of a Lion styled as though it is an African mask with a special rim featuring an African pattern.
The limited Lion premium silver bullion coin is delivered in a protective capsule.
Limited mintage of only 5.000 coins
Each coin contains 1 oz of .999 Silver.
**Stands in images are not included.
