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10 Dalasis Independence
| Issuer | The Gambia |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Currency | Dalasi (1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of President Sir Dawda Jawara facing left, wearing eyeglasses and a traditional Gambian kufi cap, rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail by engraver Michael Rizzello. The effigy occupies the central field, with the subject's attire depicted as a flowing traditional robe. The circular legend 'REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA' arcs around the upper periphery in bold capital letters within a raised border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field displays the full heraldic coat of arms of The Gambia, featuring a shield bearing two crossed axes on a quartered ground, supported by two rampant lions. Above the shield, a crest comprises a pelican perched atop a rope-encircled helm, and below, a flowing scroll bears the national motto 'PROGRESS PEACE PROSPERITY' across three separate ribbon panels. The commemorative legend 'INDEPENDENCE 1965-1975' arcs around the upper periphery, and the denomination '10 DALASIS' is inscribed in the lower field. |
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