Medal - Muhammad Yunus

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year2013
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight26.08 g
Diameter38.1 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeObverse: Phebe Hemphill
Reverse: Jim Licaretz
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Obverse descriptionThe obverse features a portrait of Yunus with the traditional Bengali jamdani fabric design, reflecting his optimistic and cheerful demeanor. Jamdani is a Bangladeshi hand-woven fabric made of cotton, historically referred to as muslin.
Obverse letteringPROFESSOR MUHAMMAD YUNUS DW PH ACT OF CONGRESS 2010
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe reverse design depicts a lotus open in full bloom, rising above the water and cradling the world in its petals, symbolizing Professor Yunus’ dream to end world poverty.
Reverse letteringBANKER TO THE POOR চলো দারিদ্র্যকে জাদুঘরে পাঠাই RM JL
(Translation: Let us send poverty to the museum)
Reverse scriptBengali, Latin
EngraverUnited States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
MintageND (2013)  - -
Catalog ID7574172000
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