Bangladesh 5 Taka, 1994 – 1996
Information
Country
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Currency
Taka
(1972 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Taka
Year
1994 – 1996
Ruler
People's Republic
(1971–9999)
Composition
Stainless steel
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.17
Diameter (mm)
26.8
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Description
5 Taka from Bangladesh. Issued from 1994 to 1996. Struck in Stainless steel. Measures 26.8 mm and weighs 8.17 g.
- Obverse
- The National Emblem of Bangladesh: a water lily bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above are a three-leaf clover of tea leaves and four stars representing the four principles of the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy. (Bangladesh Bank)
- Reverse
- In top name of the Bridge is written in Bangla. In middle there is picture of Jamuna Multi-purpose Bridge which is currently known as Bangabandhu Bridge. Its length is 5.63 km over the river Padma which is currently 6th longest bridge in South Asia. In bottom year of issue, value of the coin is written in figure and in words both in English & Bangla. (Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge 1996 Five Taka 5 Five Taka)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | € 0,54 | € 0,65 | € 1,10 | € 1,10 | KM#18.1 ১৯৯৬ (Flat design features; 7.87 g; 27.7 mm) | 45% | |
| 1996 | — | € 0,20 | € 0,54 | € 0,74 | € 1,10 | KM#18.2 ১৯৯৬ (Thicker design features; 7.87 g; 27.7 mm) | 36% | |
| 1996 | — | € 0,33 | € 0,33 | € 0,33 | € 0,62 | KM#18.3 ১৯৯৬ (Thicker design features; 8.17 g, 26.7 mm) | 22% | |
| 1994 | — | € 0,27 | € 0,34 | € 0,60 | € 1,40 | KM#18.1 ১৯৯৪ | 33% |
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