10 Poisha FAO, large type

Emittent Bangladesh
Jahr 1977-1980
Typ Commemorative circulation coin
Nennwert 10 Poisha
Währung Taka (1972-date)
Material Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium)
Gewicht 2 g
Durchmesser 24 mm
Dicke 2.12 mm
Form Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Prägetechnik Milled
Ausrichtung Medal alignment ↑↑
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) KM#11.1, Schön#11
Aversbeschreibung The 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.
Aversschrift
Averslegende
Reversbeschreibung A family with two kids sitting face to face. The word `Bangladesh` and the face value in figures and in full.
Reversschrift Bengali
Reverslegende বাংলাদেশ ১৯৮০ দশ ১0 পয়সা
(Translation: Bangladesh 1980 Ten 10 Poisha)
Rand Smooth
Prägestätte
Auflage 1977 - 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
Numisquare-ID 3659252020
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: Issued by Bangladesh between 1977 and 1980, this 10 Poisha coin circulated during the early post-independence period, specifically under General Ziaur Rahman's presidency. Its FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) designation signifies Bangladesh's participation in a global initiative for food security and agricultural development. For a newly independent, agrarian nation, this theme was profoundly significant, underscoring national efforts towards self-sufficiency and international cooperation in food production.

Artistry: The design, while not attributed to a specific engraver, reflects a utilitarian and modern stylistic approach common to international FAO coin programs. The obverse typically features the national emblem of Bangladesh, depicting a water lily, rice sheaves, and four stars, symbolizing national identity and agricultural prosperity. The reverse prominently displays an agricultural motif, characteristic of FAO issues, often illustrating a farmer or hands nurturing growth, directly advocating for food production.

Technical/Grading: Struck in an Aluminium-Magnesium alloy (97.2% Al, 2.8% Mg), this coin weighs 2 grams and measures 24 millimeters. For grading, high-points include the central details of the water lily and individual rice grains on the national emblem, along with the fine lines of the agricultural imagery on the reverse. Well-struck examples exhibit crisp details despite the relatively soft metal, though minor strike weakness, common for large-diameter aluminium issues, may be observed.

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