Catalogus
| Uitgever | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1977-1994 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Waarde | 50 Poisha |
| Valuta | Taka (1972-date) |
| Samenstelling | Stainless steel |
| Gewicht | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Dikte | 1.52 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#13, Schön#14 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | The 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. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | A hilsa, the national fish of Bangladesh, a chicken, a pineapple and a banana. The word `Bangladesh` and the face value in figures and in full |
| Schrift keerzijde | Bengali |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
বাংলাদেশ ১৯৭৭ পঞ্চাশ ৫০ পয়সা (Translation: Bangladesh 1977 Fifty 50 Poisha) |
| Rand | Reeded |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1977 - ১৯৭৭; Royal Canadian Mint - 12 700 000 1978 - ১৯৭৮; Royal Canadian Mint - 37 300 000 1979 - ১৯৭৯; Royal Candian Mint - 2 208 000 1980 - ১৯৮০ - 124 512 000 1981 - ১৯৮১ (Never Minted) - 36 680 000 1983 - ১৯৮৩ - 31 392 000 1984 - ১৯৮৪ - 168 608 000 1994 - ১৯৯৪ - |
| Numisquare-ID | 3380255940 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: The Bangladesh 50 Poisha FAO coin, minted from 1977 to 1994, marks a critical post-independence era. Its extended mintage, spanning multiple administrations, underscores Bangladesh's sustained commitment to food security and agricultural advancement, vital for the new nation. Issued in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this coin highlights Bangladesh's participation in global efforts to combat hunger and foster rural development, crucial for its agrarian base.
Artistry: The coin's design, likely from mint engravers, adheres to a functional, symbolic style, characteristic of circulating thematic issues. While individual attribution is rare, the artistry effectively conveys its message. The obverse typically features Bangladesh's national emblem and denomination. The reverse prominently displays imagery aligned with the FAO's mission, often depicting agricultural motifs like crops or symbols of growth, reinforcing the coin's focus on food production and national self-sufficiency.
Technical/Grading: Struck in robust stainless steel (4 grams, 22 millimeters), this coin offers excellent durability. For grading, high-points include the raised elements of the national emblem on the obverse and intricate agricultural details on the reverse. Despite potential striking challenges with stainless steel, consistent production indicates reliable minting. Collectors should seek sharp definition in legends and fields, and examine for planchet flaws or weak strikes typical of the alloy.