10 Poisha FAO, large type

Issuer Bangladesh
Year 1977-1980
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 10 Poisha
Currency Taka (1972-date)
Composition Aluminium (97.2% Aluminium, 2.8% Magnesium)
Weight 2 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2.12 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11.1, Schön#11
Obverse description The National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above are tea leaves and four stars representing the four principles of the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description A family with two kids sitting face to face. The word `Bangladesh` and the face value in figures and in full.
Reverse script Bengali
Reverse lettering বাংলাদেশ ১৯৮০ দশ ১0 পয়সা
(Translation: Bangladesh 1980 Ten 10 Poisha)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1977 - ১৯৭৭; Royal Canadian Mint - 48 000 000
1978 - ১৯৭৮; Royal Canadian Mint - 77 518 000
1979 - ১৯৭৯; Royal Canadian Mint - 170 112 000
1980 - ১৯৮০ - 200 000 000
Numisquare ID 3659252020
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