Bangladesh 500 Taka Banknote

Years of Issue: 20112023
Issuer: Bangladesh
Issuing Authority: Bangladesh Bank ( )
Government: People\’s Republic of Bangladesh (1971present)
Dimensions: 147 65 mm
Material: Paper
Shape: Rectangular
Language: Bengali, Latin

Obverse:

• Portrait: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ( ), affectionately known as Bangabandhu or \”Friend of Bengal\”, and regarded as the \”Father of the Nation\” in Bangladesh.

• Centerpiece: The National Martyrs\’ Memorial (Jatiyo Sriti Soudho), a powerful symbol commemorating those who sacrificed their lives during the Bangladesh War of Independence in 1971.

• Design: Printed in dark grey and dark brown over a green multicolour underprint. Serial numbers appear in black.

• Lettering Translation (Bengali):
  The bearer is entitled to receive five hundred taka on demand by the Government of the People\’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Reverse:

• Theme: Depicts the agricultural life of Bangladesh, featuring farm workers in the fields.

• Design: Dark grey over a multicoloured green underprint.

• Lettering Translation:
  Five Hundred Taka
  Agriculture in Bangladesh

Security Features:

• Watermark: Features a watermark of Bangabandhu (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman), the Bangladesh Bank logo, and the electrotype denomination 500.

Perfect for collectors of South Asian currency, this banknote blends historical legacy and everyday life, showcasing Bangladeshs heritage, leadership, and agrarian roots.