© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Poisha FAO
| Aluminium | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1974-1979 |
| Value | 10 Poisha 0.10 BDT = USD 0.00083 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.11 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Grain sprig, tractor ploughing, date above, value below
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯৭৪
সবুজ বিপ্লব
দশ ১0 পয়সা
Translation:
Bangladesh
1974
Green Revolution
Ten 10 Poisha
Edge
Plain
Comment
1974 dated coins were minted in Berlin, East Germany.Interesting fact
The 10 Poisha (FAO) coin from Bangladesh, issued between 1974 and 1979, features a unique design that showcases the country's agricultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a farmer working in a paddy field, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a rice plant, which is a major crop in Bangladesh. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of agriculture in the country's economy and to promote the idea of self-sufficiency in food production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 141744000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Poisha (FAO) 1974-1979 coin.
