One of the four wildlife crowns issued by Sierra Leone in 2005, this coin has a legal tender value of $1 in its country of origin. Home to the Dewar Wildlife Trust’s Gorilla Sanctuary, high in the hills of the Western Forest, Sierra Leone ironically has no Gorillas. This, however didn’t deter their mint from issuing this beautiful commemorative to these creatures lost to the modern country. As a promotion for their efforts at conservancy this is perhaps a doleful reminder of how urgent these efforts now are.
Sierra Leone – Mountain Gorilla – $1 – 2011 – Brilliant Uncirculated Crown – The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla. It has a robust build with long, muscular arms, a massive chest, and broad hands and feet. It is the hairiest race of gorillas; its long, thick black hair insulates it from the cold of living at high elevations. There are two populations, one found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa, within three National Parks: Mgahinga, in south-west Uganda; Volcanoes, in north-west Rwanda; and Virunga in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The other is found in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. As of Spring 2010, the estimated total number of Mountain Gorillas worldwide is 790.
Sierra Leone – Nocturnal Wildlife – Bush Baby – $1 – 2008 – BU –
Sierra Leone – Orangutan Gorilla – $1 – 2010 – Brilliant Uncirculated Crown – Orangutans are the largest living arboreal animals, having longer arms than the other, more terrestrial, great apes. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. Their hair is typically reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of other great apes.
As legend would have it, it was Buddha himself who gave each animal its place in the Asian zodiac. When he called all the animals together following the creation, only twelve felt it necessary to attend the meeting. As a reward for their effort in making the long journey, Buddha offered each of them their own year, which would from then on bear the name of that animal. In addition, each animal was also given the opportunity to directly influence history during that time – and thus, in turn, the fate of those humans born in that year. Analogous to the characteristics of the respective animal symbol, and by means of your date of birth, you too can read those characteristic traits that may – or may not – apply to you. 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004— People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn’t be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories. Monkey people are strong willed but their anger cools quickly. They are most compatible with the Dragon and Rat.
One of a series of four proof 1000 Shillings crowns issued by authority of the government of Uganda in 2002, all featuring different aspects of daily life for the Gorilla. This Eisenhower Dollar size coin featuring a Gorilla eating would be a nice addition to any collection of wildlife or world coins.
One of a series of four proof 1000 Shillings crowns issued by authority of the government of Uganda in 2002, all featuring different aspects of daily life for the Gorilla. This Eisenhower Dollar size coin featuring a Gorilla and her baby would be a nice addition to any collection of wildlife or world coins.
One of a series of four proof 1000 Shillings crowns issued by authority of the government of Uganda in 2002, all featuring different aspects of daily life for the Gorilla. This Eisenhower Dollar size coin featuring a Gorilla walking on all fours would be a nice addition to any collection of wildlife or world coins.
World Wildlife Fund – Orangutan – Medalic Issue – 2009 – Display Card – Brilliant Uncirculated – The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has been safeguarding the orangutan, the largest tree-dwelling animal, since the early 1960
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