Bangladeshi One Taka Coin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
1 Taka

Bangladesh
Value	1 ৳
Shape	Round
Composition	Copper-Nickel, Steel
Obverse
Design	Shapla
Reverse
Design	Family of Four - "Planned Family - Food for All", Rice Grains/ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The 1 taka is a metal coin used in Bangladesh. It's a common part of daily life there. The first 1 taka coin was made in 1974. Today, this coin is still used across Bangladesh.

The Story of the 1 Taka Coin

Before 1971, the money used in Bangladesh was the Pakistani Rupee. But after Bangladesh became independent in 1971, it needed its own money.

Bangladesh launched its new currency on March 4, 1972. They named it the Taka. Later, the special symbol "৳" was chosen for the Taka. The smallest amount of money was set as one Taka. A smaller unit of money is called a Paisa. This means that ৳1 is the same as 100 Paisa. In 1973, smaller coins like 5, 10, 25, and 50 Paisa were also introduced.

What Does the Coin Look Like?

The 1 taka coin has special designs on both sides.

The Front (Obverse)

One side of the coin shows the National symbols of Bangladesh. In the middle, you can see a beautiful lotus flower floating on water. This flower is surrounded by two grains of rice. Above them are three jute leaves that are linked together. There are also four stars, with two on each side of the leaves. This design represents the country's pride and nature.

The Back (Reverse)

The other side of the circular coin, especially the one from 1974, has a picture of a family. This family has two parents and two children, showing a happy family. At the top of this side, you can read the word "Bangladesh". At the bottom, it shows the year the coin was made. The value of the coin is written in numbers and words on the right. On the left, there are grains of rice. This side also included a message about families and providing food for everyone.

See also

• Bangladeshi taka
• Economy of Bangladesh
• Paisa
• Bangladeshi 5 Taka Coin