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  • 10 Poisha 1977-1981, KM# 11.1, Bangladesh
  • 10 Poisha 1977-1981, KM# 11.1, Bangladesh
Obverse

The national emblem of Bangladesh was adopted shortly after independence in 1971. Located on the emblem is a water lily, that is bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above the water lilly are four stars and three connected jute leaves. The water lily is the country's national flower, and is representative of the many rivers that run through Bangladesh. Rice represents its presence as the staple food of Bangladesh, and for the agriculture of that nation. The four stars represent the four founding principles that were originally enshrined in the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy.

Reverse

A two kid family sitting face to face, lettering around: name of country and facial value.

বাংলাদেশ
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দশ ১0 পয়সা

Edge

10 Poisha

Large Type
KM# 11.1 Schön# 11
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Aluminium
Weight 1.98 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness -
Shape wavy (scallop, sun-shaped)
Notches 8
Alignment Medal

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Aluminium, 1.39 g, ⌀ 22 mm