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Currency of the Gambia: Gambian Dalasi

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Gambian Dalasi · GMD · National

Gambian Dalasi
ISO GMD · THE GAMBIA
Gambian Dalasi
ISO codeGMD
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of The Gambia
GMD
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
GMD
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyGambian Dalasi
ISO codeGMD
Largest noteD200
Largest coinD1
Current note seriesCurrent new-family notes with earlier valid issues

Who Issues Gambian Dalasi in the Gambia

The Gambia uses the Gambian Dalasi (GMD) as its national currency. The Central Bank of The Gambia is the domestic monetary authority, and ISO 4217 assigns the dalasi numeric code 270.

In practical currency use for the Gambia, Central Bank of The Gambia manages the monetary framework for the Gambian Dalasi in the Gambia. GMD is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit. The comparison stays the observation easy to date.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyGambian Dalasi (GMD)
Monetary authorityCentral Bank of The Gambia

Exchange Rate for GMD

Exchange rates for the Gambian Dalasi change with the quoted pair and date. For the Gambia, use the dated reference as a benchmark rather than assuming it is the exact rate a bank, card or cash desk will apply.

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For currency calculations involving the Gambia, compare like with like by using the same pair and roughly the same observation time. A bank, card network or cash desk may apply its own spread or fee to that benchmark. That preserves the exchange-rate context transparent.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

The Central Bank of The Gambia's new family uses D5, D10, D20, D50, D100 and D200 notes. The Bank also reports D25 notes remaining in circulation and states that existing banknotes remain valid until further notice.

D5
D10
D20
D25
D50
D100
D200

Coins

The reported circulation coin structure includes 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 bututs plus the D1 coin.

1 butut
5 bututs
10 bututs
25 bututs
50 bututs
D1

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in the Gambia?

The Gambian Dalasi (GMD) is the national currency of the Gambia. Central Bank of The Gambia is responsible for the domestic monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in the Gambia?

Central Bank of The Gambia is the main monetary authority identified for the Gambia.

Are the exchange rates for the Gambia real-time?

On a Gambian Dalasi conversion involving the Gambia. For supported pairs, the converter retrieves the latest available reference observation and keeps the date visible. Treat it as a dated benchmark, not as a guaranteed retail conversion price. This keeps the comparison internally consistent.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

For the Gambia, institutional currency facts are checked against Central Bank of The Gambia or the applicable monetary-system authority. The GMD identity follows ISO 4217, and the exchange-arrangement classification for the Gambia is cross-checked against the IMF framework. A dynamic GMD observation for the Gambia, when available, is kept separate from those institutional facts and shows its own date and provider.

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Exchange-rate note: the GMD converter for the Gambia requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.