Professor Muhammad Yunus Congressional Gold Medal
Issued in 2010
2010 Professor Mohammad Yunus Bronze Three Inch Medal Reverse
2010 Professor Mohammad Yunus Bronze Three Inch Medal Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Depicts a lotus open in full bloom, rising above the water and cradling the world in its petals, symbolizing Professor Yunus’ dream to end world poverty. The design is partially framed by the inscription “BANKER TO THE POOR,” a common reference to Yunus. The Bengali translation for “Let us send poverty to the museum” is inscribed on the globe.
Obverse
Features a portrait of Yunus with the traditional Bengali jamdani fabric design, reflecting his optimistic and cheerful demeanor. Jamdani is a Bangladeshi hand-woven fabric made of cotton, historically referred to as muslin.
The Story
This medal was awarded to Professor Muhammad Yunus to recognize and honor his extraordinary contributions to fighting global poverty through small loans to the poor. He is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world as a leading figure in this fight and the effort to promote economic and social change.
The bronze medal pictured is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal.
2010 Professor Mohammad Yunus Bronze Three Inch Medal Reverse
2010 Professor Mohammad Yunus Bronze Three Inch Medal Obverse