| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Bututs |
| 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 ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Michael Rizzello |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9, Schön#9 |
| Obverse description | Portrait of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA - 1971 |
| Reverse description | Sailing boat - ship - facing, value at right. |
| Reverse script | Arabic, Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BUTUTS 5 بتوت |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1971 - - 5 400 000 1971 - Proof - 32 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1179113400 |
| Comments |