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About Gambian Dalasi
The dalasi is the currency of The Gambia that was adopted in 1971. It is subdivided into 100 bututs. It replaced the Gambian pound at a rate of 1 pound per 5 dalasis, i.e. 1 dalasi equalling 0.2 pound or 4 shillings.
The derivative of dala is unknown. In numerous languages in the Francophonie, currency terms refer to the former 5 French West African franc note, but to which the origins are not known. One speculated origin is a pronunciation of "dollar"; however, variants of dalasi in other Mandinka dialects counter this speculation while butut is from Wolof butuut, "small thing".
As a result of inflation, butut coins have completely disappeared from circulation and the minimum monetary unit has become 50 butut. WikipediaAbout Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan rupee, known until 1972 as the Ceylon rupee, is the currency of Sri Lanka. It is subdivided into 100 cents, but cents are rarely seen in circulation due to their low value. It is issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The abbreviation Re and Rs is generally used, the World Bank suggests SL Rs as a fully disambiguating abbreviation for distinction from other currencies named "rupee". Wikipedia