Scalloped coin 10 poisha Bangladesh – different types

The Bangladesh 10 poisha coin is non-round (notched with 9 rounded corners) and was issued in aluminum from 1973-1994.

Design

Value side (reverse)

1973-1974 – Large leaf in the center;

1974-1979 – Tractor, plant behind;

1977-1994 – Stylized image of a family (two adults with two children, facing each other);

Bengali inscription:

1974-1979 – দশ ১0 পয়সা বাংলাদেশ সবুজ বিপ্লব (Ten 10 poisha Bangladesh Green Revolution)

All other years – দশ ১0 পয়সা বাংলাদেশ (Ten 10 poisha Bangladesh date).

Side with issuer’s name (obverse)

Shapla (water lily) on water, framed by a wreath. Bird and 4 stars on top.

Coin parameters

Weight (grams) – 2.00 (1973-1979); 1.98 (1977-1980); 1.39 (1981-1994)

Diameter (mm.) – 24.00 (1973-1980); 22.0 (1981-1994)

Thickness (mm.) – 2.00 (1973-1974); 2.11 (1974-1979); 1.54 (1977-1980); 1.77 (1981-1994).

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