View source for Bangladesh 1973 25 poisha

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[[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.

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

''Link to:''
* [[Bangladesh 1974 5 poisha KM-6|1974 5 poisha F.A.O.]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1973]]
* return to coins of [[Bangladesh]]