Gambia 8 Shillings - Elizabeth II, 1970
2nd Portrait; Silver Proof Issue
Information
Country
Gambia
Gambia
Currency
Pound
(1966 – 1971)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
8 Shillings
Year
1970
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
32.4
Diameter (mm)
41
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Shillings from Gambia. Issued in 1970. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 41 mm and weighs 32.4 g.
- Obverse
- Young bust right
- Reverse
- Hippopotamus, denomination above. Values in both Wolof and Mandinka languages below hippo. ("dalasi fula" (Mandinka) and "dérém nyaar" (Wolof). Both mean "Two basic currencies", - two derem / two dalasis)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.5K | € 42,00 | Proof |
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