Catalog
20 Dalasis - Endangered Wildlife
| Issuer | Central Bank of The Gambia |
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| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of The Gambia in high relief at centre, featuring a quartered shield charged with a double-headed axe, supported by two rampant lions, and surmounted by a helmet with a wreath and a pelican crest. A scroll beneath the supporters bears the national motto PROGRESS PEACE PROSPERITY. The legend REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA arcs along the upper periphery, and the date 1995 appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA PROGRESS PEACE PROSPERITY 1995 |
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The Gambia's gold wildlife issues of the 1990s were produced under contract by foreign mints for the collector market — domestic circulation was never the intent. The .5833 fineness is a deliberate choice, matching 14-karat gold to keep production costs accessible while still qualifying the piece as a gold issue for numismatic purposes.