Banknote Billet Sierra Leone 5000 leones 2010

The 5000 leones banknote from Sierra Leone, issued on 27 April 2010 and belonging to the DJ series, is a masterpiece of contemporary West African numismatics. This banknote represents the highest denomination in circulation within the Sierra Leonean monetary system at that time.

The central figure honoured on this banknote is Sengbe Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinqué. A major historical figure, Sengbe Pieh was a Mende man from Sierra Leone who, in 1839, led the famous revolt aboard the slave ship La Amistad. Captured and enslaved, he led an uprising of African captives, resulting in a landmark trial in the United States whose outcome was favourable to the rebels. His image on this banknote reflects Sierra Leone's desire to celebrate its historical figures of resistance and dignity.

This banknote is part of an issue dated precisely 27 April 2010, a symbolic date coinciding with the anniversary of Sierra Leone's independence, proclaimed on 27 April 1961. This coincidence of dates reinforces the heritage and national significance of the banknote.

From the perspective of the DJ series, this alphanumeric classification makes it possible to precisely identify the print run and batch to which this banknote belongs ? essential information for collectors wishing to establish precise dating or to complete a thematic collection by series.