Catálogo
| Emisor | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Año | 1977-1994 |
| Tipo | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Valor | 5 Poisha |
| Moneda | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composición | Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) |
| Peso | 1.4 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | 1.62 mm |
| Forma | Square with rounded corners |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#10, Schön#10 |
| Descripción del anverso | The National Emblem of Bangladesh (a water lily bordered on two sides by rice sheaves and a three-leaf clover of tea leaves above and four stars representing the four principles of the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy) |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | A gear, a swing plow and a tractor pulling a plow with the country name above and the denomination above the date to the right and the face value below |
| Escritura del reverso | Bengali |
| Leyenda del reverso |
বাংলাদেশ ৫ ১৯৯৪ পাঁচ পয়সা (Translation: Bangladesh 5 1994 Five Poisha) |
| Canto | Smooth |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1977 - ১৯৭৭; Royal Canadian Mint - 90 000 000 1978 - ১৯৭৮; Royal Canadian Mint - 52 432 000 1979 - ১৯৭৯; Royal Canadian Mint - 120 096 000 1980 - ১৯৮০ - 127 008 000 1981 - ১৯৮১ (Never Minted) - 72 992 000 1994 - ১৯৯৪ - |
| ID de Numisquare | 3518590190 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: The 5 Poisha FAO coin, issued by Bangladesh from 1977 to 1994, reflects a crucial period of post-independence development. This era saw Bangladesh prioritizing economic stabilization and international cooperation. The 'FAO' designation signifies its participation in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's global initiative for food security and agricultural development. For an agrarian nation, this theme was particularly pertinent, underscoring national efforts towards self-sufficiency and combating hunger.
Artistry: The engraver for this widely circulated issue remains uncredited, typical for mass-produced coinage. The design adheres to a functional and didactic stylistic school, characteristic of FAO commemoratives. The obverse features the National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily on a river, flanked by rice stalks and four stars. The reverse vividly illustrates the FAO theme, showcasing a ploughman guiding oxen through a field, symbolizing agricultural labor and the nation's commitment to the 'Food for All' ethos, inscribed alongside the denomination.
Technical/Grading: Struck in a lightweight aluminium alloy (97.2% Al, 2.8% Mg) at 1.4 grams, this coin was designed for economical mass production. Key high-points for assessing strike quality include the water lily and rice stalks on the obverse. On the reverse, attention should be paid to the definition of the ploughman's figure, the oxen's musculature, and the clarity of agricultural implements. Due to its soft metal, higher-grade examples exhibit minimal bag marks and a strong, even strike, often elusive in circulated pieces.