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8 Shillings - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1970 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 33.8 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1965-1970) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 8 Shillings (⅖) |
| Currency | Pound (1966-1971) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 33.8 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Hippopotamus left. Value in English above it. Values in both Wolof and Mandinka languages below hippo.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
8 SHILLINGS
جاردرخر دليس جل
Translation: "dalasi fula" (Mandinka) and "dérém nyaar" (Wolof) . Both mean "Two basic currencies", - two derem / two dalasis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Both " Dérém" and " Dalasi " come from the Arabic word "Dirham", but modified in Wolof and Mandinka languages.It is important to note that the number "8" in value does not have any relation with local names. Both "Dérém" and "Dalasi" mean "4 shilling - valued coin", and not translation of English word "Shilling" . So, derem nyaar and dalasi fula mean "two parts of basic currency" That is why local names in 1966 coins appear only from 4 Shilling valued coin, and not from lower.
(Paul Baker. African coins - all around Africa. The Gambia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was specifically designed for the Gambian currency. The portrait was created by sculptor Arnold Machin and shows the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out among other coins featuring the Queen's image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Shillings - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1970 coin.
