Canadian Dollar to Gambian Dalasi — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More

Country of Circulation: The Gambia

Currency Code, Symbol: GMD, D

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 bututs, 1 dalasi

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 200 dalasis

History: The Gambian dalasi (D) is a currency used on the territory of Gambia. It can often see it abbreviated to GMD. The Gambian dalasi can be exchanged to coins called bututs.Every GMD has 100 bututs. The currency has been issued since 1971 replacing the old currency – the West African pound sterling. The name “dalasi” comes from the name of the West African 5-pound sterling note. It was called “dala” which translated to “dollar”. The currency floats, and its rate is not connected to specific currencies of other states.Read More