| Currency | Dalasi (GMD) |
| Facial value | 0,01 |
| Years of issue | 1971 – 1974 |
| Metal | Bronze |
| Ø in mm | 17,2 |
| Art.-No. | GM00.01A |
| Price EUR | 20,00 |
Groundnuts or peanuts. They are originally from South America, were they were grown by Indian communities. It was introduced to West-Africa by the Portuguese in the 16th century. From there it spread quickly, though faster in the interior of Africa than along the coast. With a production of 110,000 tons in 2017, the groundnut plays a lead role in the economic development of the Gambia.
