10 Poisha FAO, large type

€3,164.00
IssuerBangladesh
Year1977-1980
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value10 Poisha
CurrencyTaka (1972-date)
CompositionAluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium)
Weight2 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness2.12 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 8 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11.1, Schön#11
Obverse descriptionThe National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above are tea leaves and four stars representing the four principles of the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionA family with two kids sitting face to face. The word `Bangladesh` and the face value in figures and in full.
Reverse scriptBengali
Reverse letteringবাংলাদেশ ১৯৮০ দশ ১0 পয়সা
(Translation: Bangladesh 1980 Ten 10 Poisha)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1977  - ১৯৭৭; Royal Canadian Mint - 48 000 000
1978  - ১৯৭৮; Royal Canadian Mint - 77 518 000
1979  - ১৯৭৯; Royal Canadian Mint - 170 112 000
1980  - ১৯৮০ - 200 000 000
Catalog ID3659252020
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