The Bangladeshi 5-taka note (৳5) is a denomination of the Bangladeshi currency, first introduced on 2 June 1972. 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 This series remained in circulation until it was withdrawn on 1 April 1973.
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.
Design and Security Features.
Obverse:
Reverse:
Security Features:
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.