50 Poisha

Đơn vị phát hành Bangladesh
Năm 1973
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 50 Poisha
Tiền tệ Taka (1972-date)
Chất liệu Nickel brass
Trọng lượng 4 g
Đường kính 22 mm
Độ dày
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#4, Schön#5
Mô tả mặt trước 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)
Chữ viết mặt trước
Chữ khắc mặt trước
Mô tả mặt sau Name of Bangladesh in top & year of mintage. In the middle picture of pigeon. In bottom value in figure & number.
Chữ viết mặt sau Bengali
Chữ khắc mặt sau বাংলাদেশ ১৯৭৩ পঞ্চাশ ৫০ পয়সা
(Translation: Bangladesh 1973 Fifty 50 Poisha)
Cạnh Reeded
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1973 - ১৯৭৩ - 18 000 000
ID Numisquare 3939618950
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1973 50 Poisha coin represents a pivotal moment in the nascent history of Bangladesh. Issued just two years after its hard-won independence in 1971, this coinage series, under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marked the establishment of the new nation's monetary sovereignty. It was part of the first distinct currency issues for the People's Republic, replacing the Pakistani Rupee and solidifying its economic and political autonomy.

Artistry: The design, likely by the Bangladesh Bank's internal team, embodies a post-colonial nationalistic style. The obverse proudly displays the newly adopted National Emblem of Bangladesh: the Shapla (water lily) on water, flanked by two ears of rice, surmounted by three connected jute leaves and four stars. The reverse presents the denomination "50 POISHA" in both Bengali and English, along with the year "1973", flanked by two Hilsa fish, symbolizing the nation's rich aquatic resources.

Technical/Grading: Struck in nickel brass (4g, 22mm), this coin's technical qualities are generally robust for a circulation issue. Key high-points for grading include the fine details of the Shapla petals and jute leaves on the obverse emblem, and the scales and fins of the Hilsa fish on the reverse. Collectors should seek a full strike on these elements. Weakness is sometimes observed in central details of the emblem and fish, particularly in lower grades, due to typical die wear or less forceful strikes.

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