Gambian dalasi · GMD

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Currency info

Adopted: 1971

Currency family: Other

The dalasi's name comes from a historic West African gold coin that was traded along the region's commercial routes.

Introduced in 1971 to replace the Gambian pound at a rate of 1 dalasi = 5 shillings
Named after the dalasi, a historical gold coin used in West Africa
Subdivided into 100 bututs, with the name derived from Mandinka language
Managed by the Central Bank of The Gambia since its establishment

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Gambian pound