© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Butut
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 1.8 g | 17.2 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1974 |
| Value | 1 Butut 0.01 GMD = USD 0.00014 |
| Currency | Dalasi (1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Peanuts, denomination at right
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
1 BUTUT
بتوت
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1971, 7,500,000 were minted in 1971 and 2,505,000 were minted in 1972.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Butut coin from The Gambia is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Gambian woman wearing a headwrap and carrying a basket, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of a baobolon tree, which is a symbol of longevity and vitality in Gambian culture. The coin's design was created by the Gambian artist, Sait Drammeh, and it has become a beloved symbol of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 32000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 19060000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Butut 1971-1974 coin.
