© adamp9
© adamp9
4 Shillings - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1966 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 18.14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1965-1970) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 4 Shillings (⅕) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 18.14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Slender-snouted crocodile, denomination at right
Value on Mandinka, Wolof and English languages
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
4
SHILLINGS
ـٍ لس ـٌ رم
Translation: Dérém Dalasi
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The West African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus), or slender-snouted crocodile, is a critically endangered species of African crocodile. It is estimated that less than 500 individuals remain in the wild.