© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Poisha FAO
| Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1974-1979 |
| 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 | 22.41 mm |
| Thickness | 1.87 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
The word "Bangladesh", the minting year, and a swing plough inside a gear with lettering at the bottom part
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯৭৫
৫ পয়সা
উৎপাদন বাড়ান
Translation:
Bangladesh
1975
5 Poisha
Increase production
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: similar to 5 Poisha KM#1, but with legend at bottom of cogwheel.Interesting fact
The 5 Poisha (FAO) coin from Bangladesh, issued between 1974 and 1979, 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 importance of rice cultivation in Bangladesh's economy. This design was chosen to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to promote agricultural development and food security around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Poisha (FAO) 1974-1979 coin.
