25 Bututs 1971 front 25 Bututs 1971 back
25 Bututs 1971 photo
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25 Bututs

1971 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.75 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
The Gambia
Period
Republic (1970-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1971
Value
25 Bututs 0.25 GMD = USD 0.0036
Currency
Dalasi (1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.75 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4762
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination above
Below : African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
25 BUTUTS
بتوت

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Milled

Comment

The African Oil Palm, (Elaeis guineensis) is a species of palm, commonly just called the oil palm. It is the principal source of palm oil, and is native to west and southwest Africa, specifically the area between Angola and the Gambia.