Commemorative Coin Unveiled Honoring Prince Abdulrahman's Bicentennial

1828-2028 The Bicentennial Celebration of Sori

200 Years Since Emancipation: 1828–2028

The Official Royal House of Sori® proudly unveils the 2028 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin honoring Prince Abdulrahman Ibrahima Ibn Sori—marking 200 years since his emancipation in 1828.

The Story

Born a prince in Timbuktu, Guinea (1762), enslaved in Natchez, Mississippi for 40 years, Prince Abdulrahman gained freedom through international diplomacy in 1828. He departed Norfolk, Virginia aboard the ship Harriet bound for Monrovia, Liberia, hoping to return home to Guinea. He died in Monrovia in 1829, never completing his journey.

The Coin

This commemorative masterpiece features:

• Prince Abdulrahman's dignified likeness• The Mississippi River where he spent 40 years• "Natchez"—the city and the name that became his family's identity• Nine stars representing his nine children left enslaved in Natchez• The ship Harriet that carried him to Liberia• The Official Royal House of Sori® insignia and motto: "They say it takes a village, but we say it takes belief."

Root Nine Connection

The nine stars honor Prince Abdulrahman's nine children who remained in bondage when he departed for Africa. This legacy continues through the Root Nine Foundation today.

2028 Bicentennial

Join us in commemorating 200 years since emancipation through trilateral programming uniting Guinea, Liberia, and the United States. This coin marks the beginning of a historic celebration of heritage, memory, and belief.

"They say it takes a village, but we say it takes belief."

The Official Royal House of Sori®