Bangladesh 1973 25 poisha

Bangladesh was formerly the eastern part of Pakistan, a geographically divided country that was carved out of India after independence from the British in 1947. Bangladesh seceded from Pakistan in 1971 with Indian assistance, arguing that eastern Pakistanis did not enjoy the political influence experienced by their compatriots in the west. The coin shown is a 25 poisha, featuring a rohu fish.

Recorded mintage: 25,072,000.

Specification: steel.

Catalog reference: KM 3.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1974 5 poisha F.A.O.
• Coins and currency dated 1973
• return to coins of Bangladesh