Bangladeshi 5-taka note
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Value | ৳5 |
| Width | 118 mm |
| Height | 62 mm |
| Security features | Watermark, security thread and see-through register |
| Years of printing | 1972[1][2] (1st version) 2025 (latest version) |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Star Mosque and Nymphaea nouchali |
| Design date | 2 June 2025 |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Graffiti of the July Revolution |
| Design date | 2 June 2025 |
The Bangladeshi 5-taka note (৳5) is a denomination of the Bangladeshi currency, first introduced on 2 June 1972.[1] It is issued by the Government of Bangladesh and bears the signature of the Finance Secretary instead of the Bangladesh Bank governor.
History
The first 5-taka note, part of the "Map Series," was introduced in 1972 and featured a map of Bangladesh alongside a portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the obverse. The reverse depicted guilloche patterns with the denomination in Bengali ("৫"). This series remained in circulation until it was withdrawn on 1 April 1973.[1]
Subsequent issues included a new design featuring the National Martyrs’ Memorial (Jatiyo Sriti Soudho) on the obverse and the Kusumba Mosque on the reverse. Security features such as a watermark of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and a security thread were added to later versions.[2]
Design and Security Features
Obverse:
- A graffiti themed on state oppression, injustice, and the suffering of civilians, particularly students, women, and children. It blends allegorical, religious, and revolutionary imagery to highlight a deep sense of societal pain and the resilience of those resisting tyranny.
- Persons like Abu Syed and Mugdho, along with their final moments, are depicted in the graffiti. Additionally, the artwork also features a girl who was attacked during the unrest, and a man being taken into custody by the police
- Bengali phrases on the graffiti, such as "আমার বাসায় ছোট বোন আছে!!" (transl. There is a little sister in my house!!), "পানি লাগবে পানি?" (transl. Anyone need water?), and "৩৬ জুলাই" (36 July), emphasizing oppression and sacrifice.
Reverse:
- An image of the historic Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) located in Dhaka, a renowned example of Islamic architecture in Bangladesh.
- Lotus flowers in the background as an element of natural beauty and national identity.
- The words "পাঁচ টাকা" (Five Taka) and "ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ" (Dhaka, Bangladesh) are printed in Bengali.
- The serial number and issue signature from the Secretary of Finance are also visible.
Security Features:
- Watermark: Not clearly visible in the image, but typically includes a watermark with a prominent national symbol or figure.
- Security Thread: Likely embedded within the note to ensure authenticity.
- See-through Register: Elements on the obverse and reverse align precisely when held against light.
- Color Shifting Ink: The denomination numeral “৫” may use variable ink for added protection (standard in many notes).
Current Status
As of 2025, the 5-taka note remains legal tender in Bangladesh, although both 5-taka notes and coins are in circulation. The note continues to be printed by The Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd.[1]