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Sierra Leone Banknote 1000 Leones DIM 40 AED

Name: Sierra Leone Banknote 1000 Leones DIM 40 AED
Price: 40 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 10th March 2026

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.