Bidspirit auction | 5 Silver Coins – Sierra

5 Silver Coins – Sierra Leone, 10 Dollars, 2001, ”The Big Five” Series - A complete set of five official Sierra Leone silver commemorative coins from the 2001 ”The Big Five” series, depicting Africa's most iconic wildlife: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, and Cape Buffalo. Each coin features a gilded central design portraying one of the animals, surrounded by a sterling silver ring, while the reverse displays the national coat of arms of Sierra Leone with the national motto ”Unity • Freedom • Justice.” The coins were struck by the renowned Pobjoy Mint (United Kingdom) in collector quality. Specifications (each coin): Issuer: Sierra Leone Year: 2001 Denomination: 10 Dollars Series: The Big Five KM Numbers: KM#223 – Rhinoceros KM#226 – Lion KM#229 – Leopard KM#235 – Buffalo KM#238 – Elephant Composition: .925 Sterling Silver with gilded center Weight: 28.28 g Actual Silver Weight: 26.16 g (0.8417 troy oz ASW) Diameter: 38.6 mm Thickness: 3.0 mm Edge: Reeded Alignment: Medal (↑↑) Mint: Pobjoy Mint, United Kingdom Description: An attractive complete five-coin silver series celebrating Africa's legendary ”Big Five” game animals. Each coin combines a sterling silver outer ring with a richly gilded central motif, creating a striking two-tone appearance. The reverse features the coat of arms of Sierra Leone together with the national motto ”Unity • Freedom • Justice.” With high-quality engraving and limited collector appeal, the series is popular among both wildlife-themed and modern world coin collectors. Condition: Overall Very Fine to Extremely Fine (VF–XF) with attractive original luster remaining. All five coins retain sharp details and well-preserved gilded centers. Light handling marks, minor surface hairlines, and scattered light silver toning or oxidation spots are present, consistent with careful circulation or long-term storage outside protective capsules. The gilded centers remain bright and attractive. Please examine the photographs carefully for your own assessment of condition.