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5 Poisha FAO
| Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium) | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1994 |
| 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 | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A gear, a swing plow and a tractor pulling a plow with the country name above and the denomination above the date to the right and the face value below
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
৫
১৯৯৪
পাঁচ পয়সা
Translation:
Bangladesh
5
1994
Five 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 fields including painting, sculpture, and numismatics. The coin features a unique design that showcases the country's agricultural heritage, with an image of a farmer working in a paddy field on one side, and the national emblem of Bangladesh on the other. The coin's design has been praised for its simplicity and elegance, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 90000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 52432000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 120096000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 127008000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 72992000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Poisha (FAO) 1977-1994 coin.
