5 Bututs 1971 front 5 Bututs 1971 back
5 Bututs 1971 photo
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5 Bututs

1971 year
Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) 3.6 g 20.3 mm
Description
Issuer
The Gambia
Period
Republic (1970-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1971
Value
5 Bututs 0.05 GMD = USD 0.00072
Currency
Dalasi (1971-date)
Composition
Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
20.3 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4279
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Sailing boat - ship - facing, value at right.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
BUTUTS
5
بتوت

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Plain

Comment

Of the circulation coinage, 2,000,000 were minted in 1971, 5,000 were minted in 1972, and 500,000 were minted in 1975.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Bututs 1971 coin from The Gambia is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a traditional Gambian drum, known as a "djembe," surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This design was chosen to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and its strong musical traditions. The drum is also a symbol of community and gathering, reflecting the importance of social bonding and collective celebration in Gambian culture. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins in the standard circulation series and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  32000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Bututs 1971 coin.