10 Poisha (FAO; small type) 1983-1994 front 10 Poisha (FAO; small type) 1983-1994 back
10 Poisha (FAO; small type) 1983-1994 photo
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10 Poisha FAO; small type

 
Aluminium 1.3900 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Bangladesh
Period
People's Republic (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1983-1994
Value
10 Poisha 0.10 BDT = USD 0.00083
Currency
Taka (1972-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3900 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.77 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1974
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

A two kid family sitting face to face. The word "Bangladesh" and the face value in figures and in full

Script: Bengali

Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯ ৯৪
দশ ১০ পয়সা

Translation:
Bangladesh
19 94
Ten 10 paisa

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Poisha coin from Bangladesh, which was minted between 1983 and 1994, features an image of a farmer and a rice stalk on one side, and the national emblem of Bangladesh on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and the design was meant to highlight Bangladesh's agricultural industry and its commitment to food security.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  142848000 - - - - - -
1994  57152000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Poisha (FAO; small type) 1983-1994 coin.