Depicts a portrait of Milton Margai facing right surrounded by the national motto above and his name below.

Sir Milton Augustus Strieby Margai (1895–1964) was a Sierra Leonean medical doctor and politician who served as the country's head of government from 1954 until his death in 1964. He was titled chief minister from 1954 to 1960, and then prime minister from 1961 onwards. Margai studied medicine in England, and upon returning to his homeland became a prominent public health campaigner. He entered politics as the founder and inaugural leader of the Sierra Leone People's Party. Margai oversaw Sierra Leone's transition to independence, which occurred in 1961. He died in office aged 68, and was succeeded as prime minister by his brother Albert. Margai enjoyed the support of Sierra Leoneans across classes, who respected his moderate style, friendly demeanor, and political savvy.

Engraver: Michael Gaspard Rizzello (MR)

Depicts the coat of arms of Sierra Leone, a lion, representing the Lion Mountains, after which the country was named with two palm trees, date below it. Country name above and denomination in numerals above and letters below.