5 Taka (Trial Strike; Specimen) 1996 front 5 Taka (Trial Strike; Specimen) 1996 back
5 Taka (Trial Strike; Specimen) 1996 photo
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5 Taka Trial Strike; Specimen

1996 year
Copper - 26.80 mm
Description
Issuer
Bangladesh
Period
People's Republic (1971-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1996
Value
5 Taka 5 BDT = USD 0.042
Currency
Taka (1972-date)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
26.80 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#157610
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Bridge, Date and Denomination below.

Lettering:
যমুনা বহুমুখী সেতু ১৯৯৬
FIVE TAKA ৫ পাঁচ টাকা

Translation:
Jamuna Multi purpose Bridge 1996
Five Taka 5 Five Taka

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Taka coin was designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, and it features a unique reverse design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse features a stylized representation of the Bangladeshi flag, with the red and green colors symbolizing the country's struggle for independence and the yellow color representing the sun and the hope for a brighter future. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, who played a key role in the country's independence movement. Overall, the Pattern 5 Taka coin is a beautiful and meaningful representation of Bangladesh's history and culture, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.