C T Online Desk: Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Ito Naoki commemorative coins to Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Japan recognised Bangladesh as a sovereign nation on February 10, 1972, and the year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The coins are round-shaped and 35 mm in diameter, weighing 20 grams, said the Embassy of Japan.
The front side of the coin is inscribed with the ‘50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Japan-Bangladesh Diplomatic Relations’ logo,Cherry Blossom (National Flower of Japan) and Water Lily (National Flower of Bangladesh) using color printing technology.
Bangladesh’s Liberation War Monument National Martyr’s Memorial is designed on the backside.
‘‘I am delighted that Japan has delivered the commemorative coins to Bangladesh in this auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The coins designed with Cherry Blossoms and Water Lily symbolise our long-lasting friendship. We hope that the commemorative coins will be seen by many people and contribute to further strengthening our friendly relations’’, said Ito Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh.
“It is our pleasure to receive the commemorative coins from Japan. I am sure the coins will help further strengthen the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Japan’, said Fazle Kabir, Governor of Bangladesh Bank.
The coins will be sold at Bangladesh Bank Motijheel Office and Taka Museum at Mirpur.
