50 Poisha (FAO) 2001 front 50 Poisha (FAO) 2001 back
50 Poisha (FAO) 2001 photo
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50 Poisha FAO

2001 year
Steel 2.6 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Bangladesh
Period
People's Republic (1971-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2001
Value
50 Poisha 0.50 BDT = USD 0.0042
Currency
Taka (1972-date)
Composition
Steel
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9354
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

The central part features a Hishla fish (Tenualosa ilisha), a pineapple, a chicken, and a banana. It is also where the year of issue is found. The outer part features the state name, and denomination.

Script: Bengali

Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ
২০০১
পঞ্চাশ ৫০ পয়সা

Translation:
Bangladesh
2001
Fifty 50 Poisha

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Poisha (FAO) 2001 coin from Bangladesh is a unique coin that was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It features the FAO's logo on one side and the national emblem of Bangladesh on the other. The coin was made of steel and weighs 2.6 grams, making it a lightweight and easily portable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  50000000 - - - - - -

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