Old Bangladeshi currency
The 100 Taka banknote belongs to the "Sixth Issue" introduced by the Bank of Bangladesh in the 1980s (starting from 1982/1983). This issue features architectural designs reflecting the country's cultural and religious identity.
Design and Landmark Details:
Front: The right side features a depiction of Tara Masjid in Dhaka, a 19th-century archaeological mosque famous for its blue star-shaped mosaic decorations.
Back: The ruins of Lalbagh Fort are shown, specifically the southern gate of the fort, a historical Mughal-era edifice located in Old Dhaka.
Dimensions: The dimensions of this banknote are approximately 163 x 70 mm.
Security Features in this Issue:
Watermark: When light is shone behind the note, an image of the head of the Royal Bengal Tiger appears in the white space on the left.
Security Thread: A solid security thread is embedded vertically within the note.
Signature: These notes carried the signatures of the central bank governors of that period, such as "Nurul Islam" (1982) or "Khurshed Alam" in later issues.
Condition: Good
Price: Only 15﷼, and what is displayed is all that is available.