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1 Butut
1998 year| Copper plated steel | 1.55 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 1 Butut 0.01 GMD = USD 0.00014 |
| Currency | Dalasi (1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Peanuts
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 BUTUT
بُتُوتْ
Translation: Butut
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
The axe represents the forest and the hoe agriculture, the 2 riches of the country, but also the 2 majority peoples, the Peuls who are breeders and the Mandingues farmers. These 2 tools are on the shield, but also held by each of the animals in the coat of arms.
Interesting fact
The 1 Butut coin from The Gambia, issued in 1998, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a traditional Gambian fishing boat, known as a "pirogue," which is a common sight in the country's rivers and coastal areas. The design is meant to symbolize the importance of fishing in Gambian culture and the country's rich maritime heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Butut 1998 coin.
