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10 Poisha FAO; large type
| Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) | 2 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1977-1980 |
| Value | 10 Poisha 0.10 BDT = USD 0.00083 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 2.12 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
A family with two kids sitting face to face. The word "Bangladesh" and the face value in figures and in full.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯৮০
দশ ১0 পয়সা
Translation:
Bangladesh
1980
Ten 10 Poisha
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Poisha coin from Bangladesh, minted between 1977 and 1980, features a unique design that showcases the country's agricultural industry. The obverse side of the coin depicts a farmer working in a rice field, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a rice plant, symbolizing the country's main crop and its importance to the national economy. This design was chosen to commemorate the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and its efforts to promote agricultural development and food security globally.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 48000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 77518000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 170112000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Poisha (FAO; large type) 1977-1980 coin.
