The 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 lettering
PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD
YUNUS
DW PH
ACT OF CONGRESS 2010
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The 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 lettering
BANKER TO THE
POOR
চলো
দারিদ্র্যকে
জাদুঘরে
পাঠাই
RM JL (Translation: Let us send poverty to the museum)
Reverse script
Bengali, Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)