Description
General Information
Country: Sierra Leone
Denomination: 1000 Leones
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone
Issuing Authority: Bank of Sierra Leone
Date on Note: 15 May 2020
Catalog (Pick) Number: P-30e
Serial Number (shown): JE 475714
Grading Information (from the holder)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: 67 EPQ (Superb Gem Uncirculated)
Meaning:
67: Very high-quality uncirculated note
EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality): Original paper with no cleaning or pressing
Front Design
Main Portrait: Bai Bureh (1840–1908) – a famous Temne leader who resisted British colonial rule.
Text: “Bank of Sierra Leone – Promise to pay on demand the sum of One Thousand Leones.”
Coat of Arms: National coat of arms of Sierra Leone near the center.
Signatures: Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Sierra Leone.
Large Denomination Numbers: “1000” printed in corners.
Security Features
Multicolor geometric background patterns
Security thread embedded in the paper
Watermark area on the left side
Micro-printing and fine line patterns
Serial numbers printed twice
Physical Specifications
Material: Cotton banknote paper
Approximate Size: about 150 × 75 mm
Dominant Colors: Orange, red, pink, light blue, and green patterns
Collectors Value (Approximate)
Because of the high grade (67 EPQ):
Typical circulated value: $1 – $3 USD
Graded Superb Gem UNC 67: about $20 – $60 USD depending on demand and certification.
Historical Note
This modern banknote honors Bai Bureh, a national hero remembered for leading the Hut Tax War (1898) against British colonial authorities.