1 Taka Independence

€82,263.00
IssuerBangladesh
Year1991
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value1 Taka
CurrencyTaka (1972-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight31.35 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#17, Schön#16
Obverse descriptionIn the center of the obverse are the portraits of seven war hero`s who lost their lives at the war of 1971. These hero`s were presented by the title of Bir Sreshtho (The Most Valiant Hero) which is the highest Gallantry Award presented by Bangladesh Government.
Obverse scriptBengali
Obverse letteringবাংলাদেশ বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ ১৬ ই ডিসেম্বর - ২০ তম বিজয় দিবস - ১৯৯১
(Translation: Bangladesh The Most Valiant Hero 16th December - 20th Victory Day - 1991)
Reverse descriptionIn centre of the reverse is the picture of National Martyrs` Memorial located at Savar, Dhaka. This National monument of Bangladesh is the symbol in the memory of the valor and the sacrifice of all those who gave their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, which brought independence and separated Bangladesh from Pakistan.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering20th VICTORY DAY OF BANGLADESH NATIONAL MEMORIAL 19 91 ONE TAKA
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1991  - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID1464591240
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