The new design of the Tk 5 currency note with its new series titled “Historical & Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh” was unveiled by the Bangladesh Bank today. The new note is brightly colored, with improved security features to help fight counterfeiting, and depicts architectural landmarks instead of the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Both the old and new designs will remain in circulation for the time being.
Design Features of New Tk 5 Note
The new Tk 5 note is 117 mm by 60 mm in size and is mostly pink in colour.
Obverse (Front):
- Tara Mosque (Star Mosque) in Dhaka, on the left
- Blooming Shapla flower with stem and leaves in the background
Secretary of Finance, Signed Back:
- Students’ graffiti during the 2024 uprising
Watermark:
- Face of Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Bangladesh Government monogram numeral ‘5’
Notably, the new series does not feature the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a departure from the previous notes.
How to Tell Fake Notes from Real
1. Watermark Check (Tilt and Look)
Press the note to light it up. A real note has a distinct watermark of Royal Bengal Tiger, the figure “5” and the government monogram. The watermarks are blurred, absent or poorly defined in fake notes.
2. Serial Number Check
Real notes have unique serial numbers. If you have two notes with the same serial number, one of them is fake.
3. Quality of print
Real notes have fine, clear lines that are not blurred. Colors should be clear and sharp, not hazy. Fake notes tend to have fuzzy printing and dull colours.
4. Tactile Features (Touch)
Real notes have a slight roughness to the touch, especially the raised print, which is a key feature. Run your fingers over the note, and you can feel the feel of it.
5. Test For UV Light
Real notes have a few security features that glow under ultraviolet light in the right colours and spots. Fake notes may not have these or may have the wrong colours.
6. Quality of Paper
There is a different crispness and feel of paper that counterfeiters do not copy. The real currency notes … Fake bills will often feel flimsy or overly smooth.
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What to do if you think you have a fake note
If you get a suspected counterfeit note:
- If you know who gave it to you, take it to the local police station for investigation
- If you do not know the source, take it to a local branch of the issuing bank
- Never accept a note that appears suspicious
The new Tk 5 note carries improved security features to enable common people to identify genuine currency and prevent financial fraud.
Summary: Bangladesh Bank has released the redesigned Tk 5 note as part of the “Historical & Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh” series. The pink note features Tara Mosque on the front and student uprising graffiti on the back. Real notes have Royal Bengal Tiger watermarks, unique serial numbers, and sharp printing.
