Bangladeshi 1-poisha facts for kids
| Bangladesh | |
| Value | 0.01 ৳ |
|---|---|
| Shape | round |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Shapla |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Floral Ornamental Design |
The one Poisha was once the smallest coin used in Bangladesh. This coin is made of Aluminium. It was first made in 1974. Today, the one Poisha coin is not used much in Bangladesh. It is now mostly a collector's item.
History of Money in Bangladesh
Before 1971, Bangladesh was part of Pakistan. The money used there was called the Pakistani rupee. After the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Bangladesh became an independent country.
The new country needed its own money. So, on March 4, 1972, Bangladesh started using its own currency. This new money was officially named the Taka. Later, the symbol "৳" was chosen for the Taka.
The smallest unit of money was set as one Taka. A smaller part of the Taka is called a Paisa. One Taka is equal to 100 Paisa. In 1973, other Paisa coins were introduced. These included 5 Paisa, 10 Paisa, 25 Paisa, and 50 Paisa coins.
What Did the One Poisha Coin Look Like?
The one Poisha coin had the National Emblem of Bangladesh on one side. This emblem shows a beautiful shapla flower floating on water. Two heads of paddy (rice plants) surround the flower.
At the top of the emblem, there are three leaves from a jute plant. There are also four stars, with two on each side of the jute leaves.
The one Poisha coin was round and made of aluminum. It was first made in 1974. The other side of the coin had a pretty 'Floral Ornamental Design'. At the top, the word "Bangladesh" was written. At the bottom, you could see the year the coin was made. The value of the coin was also written in numbers and words.
See also
- Bangladeshi taka
- Economy of Bangladesh
- Paisa
- History of the taka
