| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1/20) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arnold Machin Reverse: Michael Rizzello |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#4, Schön#4 |
| Obverse description | Young bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE GAMBIA 1966 |
| Reverse description | Oil palm, denomination above |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1 SHILLING |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1966 - - 2 500 000 1966 - Proof - 6 600 |
| Numisquare ID | 2252188770 |
| Comments |