Obverse: The obverse features the national coat of arms of the Republic of Sierra Leone, supported by two lions. The shield contains symbols representing the country’s natural and economic foundations. The inscription “REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE” appears above, with the year “2023” below. Beneath the arms is the national motto “UNITY • FREEDOM • JUSTICE”.
Reverse: The reverse is dominated by a frontal depiction of an elephant’s head, symbolising strength and majesty. Stylised African decorative motifs surround the central image. The inscription “ELEPHANT” appears at the top, with the denomination “1 DOLLAR” at the bottom. The weight and silver purity are indicated as “1 oz .9999 Silver”.
About the coin: The Big Five – Elephant silver coin was issued in 2023 on behalf of Sierra Leone and forms part of the popular Big Five wildlife series. It is struck from .9999 fine silver, weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 g), and is a non-circulating collector coin. Its strong artistic design and iconic African wildlife theme make it highly attractive to collectors and investors worldwide.
