Bangladeshi five paise facts for kids
| Bangladesh | |
| Value | 0.05 ৳ |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Edge | smooth |
| Shape | square with rounded corners |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Years of minting | 1973 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Shapla |
| Reverse | |
The Five Paisa coin is a small piece of money from Bangladesh. It was first made in 1973. This coin is made of Aluminium.
On one side, it says "Bangladesh" at the top. In the middle, there's a symbol of a plow. Below that, it says "Five Paisa". This coin is quite small, weighing only 1.4 grams. It's about 22 millimeters wide and 1.93 millimeters thick. The edges are smooth, and its shape is like a square with rounded corners.
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The Story of Bangladesh's Money
Before 1971, the money used in Bangladesh was the Pakistani Rupee. But after Bangladesh became an independent country in 1971, they needed their own money.
On March 4, 1972, Bangladesh introduced its very first currency. They named it the Taka. The symbol for the Taka is "৳". Just like how 100 cents make a dollar, 100 Paisa make one Taka (৳1 = 100 Paisa).
In 1973, Bangladesh started making several small coins. These included the 5 paisa, 10 paisa, 25 paisa, and 50 paisa coins.
When the Five Paisa Coin Was Made
The very first 5 paisa coins were made in 1973. After that, more 5 paisa coins were made in different years. These years include 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1994.
What Makes the Five Paisa Coin Special?
Over the years, even though the 5 paisa coin stayed mostly the same, there were some small changes. These changes mainly involved its design and how it looked.
The 5 paisa coin is known for being made of Aluminium. This makes it a very light coin. Its unique shape, a square with rounded corners, also helps it stand out from other coins.
See also
- Bangladeshi taka
- Economy of Bangladesh
- Paisa
- History of the taka
