The 5 Dalasis 1972–1986 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of The Gambia as part of the first Dalasi series introduced in 1971 to replace the Gambian Pound.
The obverse features a portrait of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the first President of The Gambia, together with the national coat of arms and security guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts a fishing scene with boats, representing the importance of fishing to the Gambian economy and coastal communities.
Printed on paper with a solid security thread and a watermark of Sir Dawda Jawara.
Dimensions: 145 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Sailing boat at left.
President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara at right.
Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK OF THE GAMBIA
PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE SUM OF
FIVE DALASIS
GENERAL MANAGER
GOVERNOR
SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA
FIRST PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
Reverse
Stacking bags in port.
Lettering:
CENTRAL BANK OF THE GAMBIA
FIVE DALASIS
Signatures
| U. Tin Tun (UTT) | General Manager |  |
| Horace Reginald Monday Jr. (HRMJ) | Governor |  |
| N. D. Nangia (NDN) | General Manager |  |
| Sherrif Saikuba Sisay (SSS) | Governor |  |
| Alhaji Abdoulie Antouman Faal (AAAF) | General Manager |  |
| Thomas Gregory George Senghore (TGGS) | Governor |  |
| Alan J. Humphreys (AJH) | General Manager |  |
| Alhaji Abdou A. B. Nije (AAABN) | Governor |  |
| Edward E. Fillingham (EEF) | General Manager |  |
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Comments
There are two variants of this note.
P#5 without microprinting,
P#9 with microprinting.
Features
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of The Gambia |
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1972-1990 |
| Value | 5 Dalasis (5 GMD) |
| Currency | Dalasi (1971-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 136 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
