Bangladesh

1 Taka

 

Years: 1996-2003
Metal: Brass
Weight: 3.9800 gm
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm

Obverse features National emblem, Shapla (water lily).

Reverse features Stylized family, value at right.

National Emblem if Bangladesh

Water Lily (Star Lotus)

Located on the emblem is a water lily (Star Lotus), that is bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above the water lilly are four stars and a three connected jute leaves. The water lily is the country's national flower, and is representative of the many rivers that run through Bangladesh. Rice represents its presence as the staple food of Bangladesh, and for the agriculture of that nation. The four stars represent the four founding principles that were originally enshrined in the first constitution of Bangladesh in 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy.

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