2 Taka
Bangladesh • 2 Taka • Stainless steel • 2013
- Denomination
- 2 Taka
- Issuer
- Bangladesh
- Struck
- 2013
- Composition
- Stainless steel
- Currency
- Taka
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- Diameter
- 24 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 31.2 · Schön 32
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Where it came from
The 2 Taka coin of Bangladesh, issued in 2013, is part of the circulation coinage produced by the Bangladesh Bank. This denomination was introduced to facilitate smaller everyday transactions in the national economy, reflecting the country's ongoing efforts to stabilize its currency and modernize its metallic tender. These coins were minted to serve as a durable alternative to low-denomination banknotes, which face rapid wear and tear in the humid climate of the region.
The design of the 2 Taka coin typically features symbolic representations of Bangladesh's national identity, often incorporating the national emblem or motifs significant to the nation’s history and culture. The aesthetic leans toward a functional, utilitarian design characteristic of standard circulating coinage, prioritized for ease of recognition and durability in high-frequency commerce. It is recognized by collectors as a standard specimen of post-millennial Bangladeshi currency, valued primarily for its historical representation of the nation's monetary system rather than for rare artistry or complex composition.
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