Bangladesh • BDT (৳) • 1975 • KM# 20
Bangladesh 5 Poisha (1975) Specifications
Inspect official mint specifications, exact weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse designs, and standard roll weights for the Bangladesh 5 Poisha (1975) coin.
Numismatic Examination
Coin ID #59 • KM# 20
Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry
Visual Reference
Coin Imagery & Motifs
Obverse (Front)
Reverse (Back)
Obverse Design & Legend
National emblem of Bangladesh showing a water lily (Shapla) floating on water framed by rice sheaves and four stars
Reverse Design & Denomination
১৯৭৫ / ৫ পয়সা / উৎপাদন বাড়ান / বাংলাদেশ / Plough blade and industrial gear wheel inside an octagon
Numismatic Notes & Remarks
Issued in 1975 as part of the United Nations FAO Food for All coin program, this lightweight aluminium 5 Poisha piece from Bangladesh bears the Bengali slogan Utpadan Barano (Grow More Food).
Physical & Metallurgical Data
Official Mint Specifications
Issuing Country
Bangladesh →
Face Value / Denomination
5 Poisha
Official Currency
Taka (৳ • BDT)
Minting Year
1975
Krause Catalog (KM#)
KM# 20
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
1.40 g (0.0450 oz t)
Test Mass
Diameter
22.46 mm
Fit Capsule
Thickness
1.87 mm
Planchet Shape
Round
Edge Type
Smooth
Material / Composition
Aluminium
Surface Color / Tone
Silver
Engraver / Designer
Bangladesh Bank
Total Pieces Minted
3,000,000
Grade ROI
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