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The new 100 taka note comes with enhanced security features, including improved watermarks, a security thread, and color-shifting ink, along with updated design elements to prevent counterfeiting and ensure easier authentication.
100 Taka Note Launch
- The new 100 Taka note has been officially launched by Bangladesh Bank to replace older versions and strengthen currency security.
- It will enter circulation nationwide in phases through commercial banks.
- Issuing Authority: Bangladesh Bank.
- Release Date: Officially announced with gradual nationwide circulation through commercial banks.
- Purpose: To enhance currency security, reduce counterfeiting, and modernize note design.
- Old 100 taka notes will remain legal tender for a transition period before being gradually withdrawn.
100 Taka Note Feature
Design & Features
- Theme: National heritage and cultural pride of Bangladesh.
- Front Side:
- Prominent portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
- Clear denomination number “100” in large font for easy recognition.
- National emblem prominently displayed.
- Back Side:
- Image of a notable landmark or cultural site of Bangladesh (e.g., National Parliament).
- Improved background patterns for aesthetics and security.
- Color Scheme: Brighter purple-red tone for distinct identity among other banknotes.
- Size: Optimized dimensions for easier handling and machine processing.
- Accessibility: Raised tactile lines to help visually impaired people identify the note.
Security Upgrades
- Watermark: Multi-tone image of Bangabandhu with electrotype “100” watermark for authenticity.
- Security Thread: Windowed thread with dynamic color-shift effect (green to blue) when tilted.
- Microprinting: Ultra-small text only visible under magnification to deter copying.
- Latent Image: Hidden “100” numeral appears when viewed at a certain angle.
- Holographic Patch: Reflective hologram with intricate patterns for instant verification.
- Color-Shifting Ink: Denomination numerals change color depending on light angle.
- UV Features: Invisible security fibers and patterns that glow under ultraviolet light.
- Intaglio Printing: Raised ink printing on key elements like the portrait and denomination for touch-based verification.
Status and Future of the Old 100 Taka Note
Validity of Old 100 Taka Note
- The old 100-taka notes remain valid and will continue to circulate alongside the newly designed ones.
- Bangladesh Bank will phase in the new notes gradually, without abruptly withdrawing the old ones.
Timeline: What to Expect
While the new notes started rolling out around June 2025 (initially Tk20, Tk50, and Tk100 in early June), the complete transition could take several years.
Some experts suggest the phase-out of old notes may span 5 to 7 years, allowing banks and businesses to adapt gradually.
Current Use: Circulating Despite Wear and Tear
- Many people are still using older, worn notes, but torn or heavily worn currency is causing usability issues. This has led to frustration in daily transactions.
- During festivals like Eid, demand for fresh, crisp notes surges, resulting in long lines at banks or higher unofficial prices from money dealers.
