5 Taka

€1,975.00
IssuerBangladesh
Year1994-1996
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Taka
CurrencyTaka (1972-date)
CompositionStainless steel
Weight8.17 g
Dimensions26.8 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueDodecagonal (12-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#18.1, KM#18.2, KM#18.3, Schön#23.1, Schön#23.2, Schön#23.3
Obverse descriptionThe National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above are a three-leaf clover of 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 letteringবাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক
(Translation: Bangladesh Bank)
Reverse descriptionIn top name of the Bridge is written in Bangla. In middle there is picture of Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge which is currently known as Bangabandhu Bridge. Its length is 5.63 km over the river Padma which is currently 6th longest bridge in South Asia. In bottom year of issue, value of the coin is written in figure and in words both in English & Bangla.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringযমুনা বহুমুখী সেতু ১৯৯৬ FIVE TAKA ৫ পাঁচ টাকা
(Translation: Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge 1996 Five Taka 5 Five Taka)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1994  - KM#18.1 ১৯৯৪ -
1996  - KM#18.1 ১৯৯৬ (Flat design features; 7.87 g; 27.7 mm) -
1996  - KM#18.2 ১৯৯৬ (Thicker design features; 7.87 g; 27.7 mm) -
1996  - KM#18.3 ১৯৯৬ (Thicker design features; 8.17 g, 26.7 mm) -
Catalog ID1567146330
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