Bangladesh has introduced a newly designed Tk 5 currency note under the theme “Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh,” effective from Tuesday.
According to a press release from the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, the updated note features a new design and enhanced security elements, and carries the signature of Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder.
The note will first be distributed through the Motijheel office of Bangladesh Bank before becoming available at other branches nationwide.
Measuring 117 mm by 60 mm, the front side of the note displays the historic Star (Tara) Mosque on the left, with the national flower, the water lily, featured in the background. The reverse side includes an image titled “Graffiti-2024.”
Several advanced security features have been added, including a watermark of a Royal Bengal Tiger’s face with a bright electrotype “5” beneath it, along with the monogram of the Government of Bangladesh. A 2 mm embedded security thread appears on the left side and becomes visible when held against light. The lower front section also contains multiple microprinted “BANGLADESH” texts within the guilloche pattern.
The redesigned note mainly features a light pink colour scheme.
The government confirmed that all existing paper notes and metallic coins currently in circulation will remain valid alongside the new Tk 5 note.
To meet the interest of currency collectors, Bangladesh Bank has also released a non-exchangeable Tk5 specimen note, which will be sold at a fixed price through the Bangladesh Bank Currency Museum.
