Dhaka: The government is releasing a newly designed Tk 5 currency note under the theme 'Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh' from today (Tuesday).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the new note features an updated design and enhanced security elements, bearing the signature of Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder. Initially, the note will be distributed from the Motijheel office of Bangladesh Bank and subsequently from its other branches nationwide.
The newly designed Tk 5 note measures 117 mm by 60 mm. The front side prominently displays an image of the historic Star (Tara) Mosque on the left, while the background showcases Bangladesh's national flower, the water lily, complete with leaves and buds. On the reverse side, the note features an image titled 'Graffiti-2024'.
Modern security features include a watermark of the face of the Royal Bengal Tiger with a bright electrotype watermark '5' underneath, as well as the monogram of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. A 2 mm wide embedded security thread is visible from both sides of the note when held against light. Additionally, the upper portion of the guilloche pattern on the lower front side includes numerous horizontally printed 'BANGLADESH' microprints. The note predominantly carries a light pink colour tone.
The press release confirmed that all existing paper notes and metallic coins will remain valid alongside the newly issued Tk 5 note. Additionally, in response to currency collectors' interests, a non-exchangeable Tk 5 specimen note has been printed. This specimen note will be available at a fixed price from the Bangladesh Bank Currency Museum.