Extreme Banknotes
Gambia 50 Dalasis ND (1989-1995) P-15 XF – Sir Dawda Jawara
Gambia 50 Dalasis ND (1989-1995) P-15 XF – Sir Dawda Jawara
Portrait of Sir Dawda Jawara, the president removed in the 1994 coup only months before this design was replaced.
Our collector score for history, scarcity, curiosity, age & condition — see the breakdown in the description. Not a valuation.
Couldn't load pickup availability
📸 Please Note: We have many of these banknotes in stock. The exact serial numbers and specific wear patterns will vary from the photographs, but the described condition and overall quality remain exactly the same.
A beautifully preserved Gambian 50 Dalasis from the Jawara era, with a crested hoopoe and the Wassu stone circles. A striking piece of West African political history.
⚡ Extreme Index: 5.9 / 10
Why it’s extreme: Portrait of Sir Dawda Jawara, the president removed in the 1994 coup only months before this design was replaced.
- History & drama (30%): 6.5/10
- Scarcity (25%): 5.6/10 (Numista rarity index 45/100)
- Wow factor (20%): 6/10
- Age (15%): 4.5/10
- Condition (10%): 7/10
The Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes’ own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.
📦 Included Banknote(s):
-
ND (1989-1995) Gambia 50 Dalasis (P-15)
📖 History and Significance:
Issued by the Central Bank of The Gambia between 1989 and 1995, this note carries the portrait of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the country’s first prime minister and first president. Jawara led The Gambia from independence in 1965 until July 1994, when a bloodless military coup brought Yahya Jammeh to power. After the coup, the new series issued from 1996 replaced the president’s portrait with that of a Gambian woman, which makes the Jawara notes a direct record of a political turning point.
🎨 Design Details:
The obverse shows Sir Dawda Jawara at right, with a pair of hoopoe birds perched on a stylised branch at centre and a woven-textile pattern band at left. The reverse depicts the Wassu stone circles, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Senegambian Stone Circles, set in open savanna.
🔍 Numismatic Features:
- Material: Paper
- Type: Standard circulation banknote
- Currency: Gambian Dalasi
- Country: The Gambia
- Issuing Authority: Central Bank of The Gambia
- Date: ND (1989-1995)
- Watermark: Crocodile head
✅ Condition Guide:
XF (Extremely Fine). A bright note with only light signs of handling, such as two or three light folds, with no tears or stains and nearly full crispness. As we hold multiple examples, the note you receive may differ slightly from the one photographed, but will be in the same grade.
🛡️ Why Shop with Us?
🛡️ Why Shop with Us?
100% Guaranteed Authenticity: Every single note is individually verified by our banknote experts.
Secure Shipping: Shipped securely and flat in archival-safe protective sleeves and hard cardboard envelope to avoid any transit bending.
Tracked Premium Dispatch: Dispatched fast from Hungary, using Spring GDS, a worldwide trusted Dutch postal service, with a full door-to-door international tracking.
⭐ Customer Reviews (Etsy)
⭐ Customer Reviews (Etsy)
4.8 / 5 stars from 189 reviews and 697 sales on our Etsy shop.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love my order! Thank you for the quick shipping from so far away. You are a wonderful seller!" – Sharon, Sep 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Was uncirculated as described. Would like to do business with you again." – Joseph, Sep 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful set, perfect UNC as described. Nice and colourful." – Róbert, Sep 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pretty good shape for a note from that period." – Joseph, Sep 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every thing is good as mentioned keep shopping here." – Gurvinder, Sep 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Thank you, order as described!" – Shawn, Aug 2026
📜 Shop Policies & Disclaimers
📜 Shop Policies & Disclaimers
Products: All items sold by us are vintage, numismatic collectibles for historical study, collecting and display. They are not sold as current legal tender for circulation, nor do they constitute financial investments or investment instruments.
Authenticity Guarantee: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the listing title or description:
- All banknotes are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and authentic.
- PMG-graded notes are third-party authenticated and graded by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG).
- Raw (ungraded) notes are meticulously inspected and authenticated by our in-house numismatic experts.
- Any replica, reproduction, or novelty item will always be clearly and prominently labeled.
Images & Descriptions: Our product photography aims to represent each item with maximum accuracy. However:
- Slight color variations may occur due to studio lighting, camera settings, or individual screen displays.
Returns & Refunds:
- To receive a full or partial refund, the buyer must return the item(s) in question to our shop.
- Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, returned items must be securely shipped back within 30 days of the return request approval.
- The buyer is responsible for taking reasonable care of the item(s) to ensure they arrive in their original condition.
- Return shipping arrangements (including prepaid labels, if applicable under policies) will be clearly communicated at the time of the return request.
📩 Contact Us
📩 Contact Us
Are you searching for a specific banknote to complete your collection? Do you have questions about a piece, our grading, or an existing order? Feel free to reach out to us through Messages, we are always here to assist you!
Share
CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
SHIPPING
Tracking information will be provided!
Your banknote will be packaged between two sturdy pieces of cardboard to safeguard its condition during transit, guaranteeing it arrives to you exactly as described. Should you have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to assist you!