© AvrAlex (Belgorod, Russia)
© AvrAlex (Belgorod, Russia)
2 Taka United Nations Literacy Decade
| Stainless steel | 7 g | 26.03 mm |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2004-2008 |
| Value | 2 Taka 2 BDT = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
In center a girl and a boy reading book. The letters & numbers in the book are first alphabets (there are 2 sets of alphabets in Bangla) & first number in Bangla language. Around is year of issue with abbreviation ইং GY for Gregorian Year, name of country & motto on education. The face value displays in figures and in full in bottom part.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
২০০৮ ইং বাংলাদেশ সবার জন্য শিক্ষা
ক অ ১
দুই ২ টাকা
Translation:
2008 GY Bangladesh Education for All
KA AO 1
Two 2 Taka
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Taka coin from Bangladesh, issued to commemorate the United Nations Literacy Decade (2004-2008), features a unique design that incorporates Braille letters on the reverse side. This is a nod to the importance of Braille in promoting literacy among visually impaired individuals, and it also serves as a symbol of the coin's focus on education and literacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Taka (United Nations Literacy Decade) 2004-2008 coin.
