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