Bangladeshi five-taka note

• Denomination — Five Taka • Country — Bangladesh • Value — 5 • Width Mm — 118 • Height Mm — 62 • Security Features — Watermark, security thread and see-through register • Years Of Printing — 1972 (1st version) 2025 (latest version) • Obverse Design — Star Mosque and Nymphaea nouchali • Reverse Design — Graffiti of the July Revolution

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 This series remained in circulation until it was withdrawn on 1 April 1973.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.

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!!" (There is a little sister in my house!!), "পানি লাগবে পানি?" (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).

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.