10 Bututs Reverse Trial

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Legenda del dritto	10 UTS بوت
Descrizione del rovescio	The reverse presents a plain, unmarked silver surface exhibiting the natural curvature and distortion inherent to this irregular trial flan. The field is entirely unadorned, with no devices, legends, or inscriptions present, consistent with the nature of a reverse trial piece intended solely to test the obverse die impression. The surface displays characteristic toning and die-contact marks typical of experimental strikings.
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Informazioni aggiuntive	Trial pieces for the Gambia's 1971 decimal coinage were produced ahead of the country's formal currency introduction, with the Central Bank commissioning proof and pattern strikes to test designs before committing to base-metal circulation issues. The 10 butut denomination in silver at this stage would have served as a presentation or approval piece — the circulating version was struck in nickel-brass. Gambia had only gained independence from Britain in 1965, and establishing a distinct national coinage was still a recent political priority when these trials were produced.