Catalogus
| Beschrijving voorzijde | The National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily bordered on two sides by two rice ears. Above are a three-leaf clover of tea leaves and four stars representing the four principles of the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy. |
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| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Four stylized human figures (parents with son & daughter) with the slogan (Planned Family- Food for All) |
| Schrift keerzijde | Bengali |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
বাংলাদেশ এক ১ টাকা ১৯৭৫ পরিকল্পিত পরিবার - সবার জন্য খাদ্য (Translation: Bangladesh One 1 Taka 1975 Planned Family- Food for All) |
| Rand | Reeded |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1975 - ১৯৭৫ - 2 000 000 1976 - ১৯৭৬ - 1 000 000 1977 - ১৯৭৭ - 1 000 000 |
| Numisquare-ID | 8021696690 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: Issued by Bangladesh (1975-1977), this 1 Taka coin reflects a tumultuous period for the nascent nation, gaining independence in 1971. The years 1975-1977 saw significant political upheaval following Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's assassination. The "FAO" designation signifies Bangladesh's participation in the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's "Food for All" initiative, highlighting the country's critical focus on agricultural self-sufficiency and combating food insecurity.
Artistry: The engraver for this circulating issue is uncredited; its design adheres to a utilitarian, modern aesthetic common for new nations. The obverse features Bangladesh's national emblem: a water lily, flanked by rice sheaves, with four stars and three jute leaves. The reverse, central to its FAO theme, typically illustrates a hand holding a rice plant, symbolizing agricultural productivity and global food security, with "1 Taka" in Bengali and English.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (26 mm, 6 grams), this coin was designed for robust circulation. Key high-points for grading include the water lily's intricate details and individual rice sheaf strands on the obverse. On the reverse, examine the clarity of the hand's fingers and distinctness of each grain on the rice plant. A full strike shows sharp separation. Given its base metal, examples often exhibit field chatter and contact marks, making well-preserved specimens desirable.