Gambia 20 dalasis Trains Railways 1st Trevithick Steam Locomotive Ag coin 2014

The 2014 Gambia 20 Dalasis silver coin commemorates the First Steam Locomotive created by Richard Trevithick in 1804, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized transport and industry. This issue celebrates the dawn of railway engineering and the technological progress that shaped the modern world.

The obverse features a finely engraved depiction of Trevithick’s early steam locomotive, showcasing intricate mechanical details such as large driving wheels, visible gears, pistons, connecting rods, and the upright steam boiler. The precision of the design highlights the complexity of early engineering. Above, the inscription “FIRST STEAM LOCOMOTIVE • R. TREVITHICK 1804” emphasizes the historical significance, while the denomination “20 DALASIS” is placed below. The reverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of The Gambia: a central shield with crossed tools, flanked by two heraldic lions, topped with a helmet and palm crest. Beneath, the national motto “PROGRESS • PEACE • PROSPERITY” is clearly visible, along with the date “2014.”

Richard Trevithick was a pioneering British engineer whose high-pressure steam engine led to the creation of the first railway locomotive, marking a turning point in industrial history.

Struck in silver with a brilliant proof-like finish, this coin combines historical importance with detailed craftsmanship, making it an appealing piece for collectors of transport, engineering, and world coinage.

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