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Sierra Leone 500 Leones 1995 P-23a UNC
Sierra Leone 500 Leones 1995 P-23a UNC
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Expand your African currency collection with this Sierra Leone 500 Leones 1995 P-23a banknote, preserved in UNC (Uncirculated) condition. Issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone, this high-denomination vintage note features bold design elements, vibrant coloring, and detailed artwork that captures the nation’s cultural and historical identity of the mid-1990s.
The P-23a variety is a collector favorite due to its striking portraiture, strong thematic imagery, and clean, modern design style. In UNC condition, this note offers crisp paper, sharp edges, and full original detail—ideal for collectors seeking high-grade examples of West African banknotes.
This 500 Leones note stands out as a significant and visually appealing piece of Sierra Leone’s numismatic heritage.
⭐Specifics
- Issuing authority: Bank of Sierra Leone
- Currency: Leone (1964-2023)
- Size: 160x74 mm
- Years: 1995-2003
🎨 Design Highlights
- Front: Portrait of Kissi King warrior Kai Londo, spearhed, and State House
- Back: Fishing fleet in Freetown Harbour, fishing net and fish
- Watermark: Lion head
🌍 Why Collect This Banknote?
- High-denomination vintage issue – A key collectible from Sierra Leone’s 1990s currency series.
- UNC condition – Perfectly crisp and uncirculated for premium display and long-term value.
- Vibrant artwork – Features detailed imagery and modern design elements unique to Sierra Leone.
- Essential piece for African currency collections – Represents an important period in the nation’s economic development.
- Great educational value – Ideal for studying African monetary history and late-20th-century banknote printing.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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