This is the 5000 Leones from Sierra Leone issued in 2006 with Sengbe Pieh on the front and the Bumbuna hydroelectric dam on the reverse.
Senge Pieh, also known as Joseph Cinque, has an interesting connection to the slave trade. He led a slave revolt on the spanish ship La Amistad. he , along with the other slaves, were tried for killing the officers of the ship after it was taken into the custody of the US customs.. The Trial went all the way to the US supreme court and it was found that they had rightfully defended themselves.They were freed and Americans raised money to return them to their homes in Africa.
You can see more notes from Sierra Leone HERE and HERE
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