Sierra Leone The Big Cats Lion and Lioness 2001 $1 Coin Prooflike KM-241.1

While anyone who has ever loved a pet cat can understand the beauty and mystery of these amazing creatures, the “big cats” of the world have long inspired the wonderment of all people. There is something awe-inspiring about these “cats” to whom we would be but another possible meal. I once saw a tapestry which depicted Sampson’s struggles with an Arabian Lion. The idea of a man slaying or even fending off such a creature with no more than the jawbone of an ass seemed miraculous in itself. Later I saw an actual Arabian Lion at the zoo (they are extinct in the wild) and I was in shock at the immensity and the restless power of the creature. If you are a lover of cats, wildlife, or world coins then this wonderful coin would be a great addition to your world coin collection. Issued under authority of the Government of Sierra Leone in 2001, this One Dollar legal tender crown-sized (38.6mm) coin features the Lion and Lioness on its reverse.