© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Poisha
| Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-1974 |
| Value | 5 Poisha 0.05 BDT = USD 0.00042 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Size | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
A picture of a swing plow within a cogwheel, with the issuing country above the year & denomination is written in Bangla inside
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯৭৩
৫ পয়সা
Translation:
Bangladesh
1973
5 Poisha
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Poisha coin from Bangladesh was designed by renowned artist and sculptor, Mr. Novera Ahmed, who is known for his works in various mediums including painting, sculpture, and graphic design. The coin features the national emblem of Bangladesh on one side and a stylized representation of a rice field on the other, symbolizing the country's agricultural heritage and richness.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 150000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 69000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Poisha 1973-1974 coin.
