© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Poisha FAO
| Stainless steel | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1977-1994 |
| Value | 50 Poisha 0.50 BDT = USD 0.0042 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A hilsa, the national fish of Bangladesh, a chicken, a pineapple and a banana. The word "Bangladesh" and the face value in figures and in full
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
১৯৭৭
পঞ্চাশ ৫০ পয়সা
Translation:
Bangladesh
1977
Fifty 50 Poisha
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Poisha (FAO) coin from Bangladesh, minted between 1977 and 1994, features a unique design that showcases the country's agricultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a farmer working in a paddy field, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a rice plant, which is a major crop in Bangladesh. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of agriculture in the country's economy and to promote the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to eradicate hunger and malnutrition worldwide.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 12700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 37300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 2208000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 124512000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 36680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 31392000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 168608000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Poisha (FAO) 1977-1994 coin.
