20 Taka (Jamuna Bridge) 1998 front 20 Taka (Jamuna Bridge) 1998 back
20 Taka (Jamuna Bridge) 1998 photo
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20 Taka Jamuna Bridge

1998 year
Silver (.999) 25 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Bangladesh
Period
People's Republic (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
20 Taka 20 BDT = USD 0.17
Currency
Taka (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31500
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Depiction of the Bangabandhu Jamuna Bridge.

Lettering:
বঙ্গবন্ধু সেতু উদ্বোধন ১৯৯৮
বাংলাদেশ
বিশ ২০ টাকা

Translation:
Inauguration of Bangabandhu Bridge 1998
Bangladesh
TWENTY 10 TAKA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Taka (Jamuna Bridge) coin from Bangladesh, minted in 1998, is a unique piece of numismatic history. It features an image of the Jamuna Bridge, which was the longest bridge in Bangladesh at the time of its construction and is considered an engineering marvel. The coin's design not only showcases the bridge's grandeur but also highlights the country's rich cultural heritage. The use of silver (0.999) in the coin's minting process adds to its value and rarity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Bangladeshi history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  2000 - - - - - -

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