5 Poisha FAO

Đơn vị phát hành Bangladesh
Năm 1977-1994
Loại Commemorative circulation coin
Mệnh giá 5 Poisha
Tiền tệ Taka (1972-date)
Chất liệu Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium)
Trọng lượng 1.4 g
Đường kính
Độ dày 1.62 mm
Hình dạng Square with rounded corners
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#10, Schön#10
Mô tả mặt trước 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)
Chữ viết mặt trước
Chữ khắc mặt trước
Mô tả mặt sau 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
Chữ viết mặt sau Bengali
Chữ khắc mặt sau বাংলাদেশ ৫ ১৯৯৪ পাঁচ পয়সা
(Translation: Bangladesh 5 1994 Five Poisha)
Cạnh Smooth
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 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 Numisquare 3518590190
Thông tin bổ sung

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.

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