Coins
Coins were introduced in 1966 in denominations of 1, 3 and 6 pence, 1, 2 and 4 shillings, with 8 shillings added in 1970. All coins had Queen Elizabeth II's portrait on the obverse.
| Value | Date | Composition | Reverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 penny | 1966 | Bronze | Native sailing boat |
| 3 pence | 1966 | Aluminium bronze | Double-spurred francolin |
| 6 pence | 1966 | Cupronickel | Three peanuts |
| 1 shilling | 1966 | Cupronickel | Oil palm |
| 2 shillings | 1966 | Cupronickel | African domestic ox |
| 4 shillings | 1966 | Cupronickel | Slender-snouted crocodile |
| 8 shillings | 1970 | Cupronickel | Hippopotamus |
The 8 shilling coin of Gambia is the only example of this denomination ever minted. With the exception of the Hippopotamus, the reverse designs of the pre-decimal coins were reused on Gambia's decimal coins.
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