Metal Detecting find, what is it? Sierra Leone 1c?

Found this with the metal detector. Rev says Sierra Leone and one cent. Obv says Unity.Freedom.Justice and Sir Milton Mapoa?

 

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Sir Milton Augustus Striery Margai was the first PM of Sierra Leone. Starting 1807 Sierra Leone was under the British crown. On 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone became an Independent Republic. 1964 was the first year of coinage for the new republic.

 

Try this:
http://sierra-leone.com/sierra-leone-currency/

 

Thanks for your help.
KM#17 5.7g bronze 25.45mm mintage 35million
Sierra Leone is the home to the oldest university in W. Africa. Read more about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Leone

 

Cool find :thumb:
I first came to know about Sierra Leone after watching the movie 'Blood Diamond'. LOL