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 (+ signature) GOVERNOR (+ signature) SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA
FIRST PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA Reverse: Stacking bags in port Lettering: CENTRAL BANK OF THE GAMBIA FIVE DALASIS