The 2 Taka banknote issued in 1993 by the Government of Bangladesh is a modest denomination designed for everyday use. The front features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the revered founding father of Bangladesh. The reverse displays the National Martyrs’ Memorial (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho), symbolizing the sacrifice and spirit of the nation during the 1971 Liberation War. Printed in soft pastel colors, this note combines cultural heritage with historical reverence, making it significant among collectors of Bangladeshi currency.
Obverse
Gray-green on orange and green underprint. On the right, Shaheed Minar, situated in Dhaka.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার
দুই টাকা
ভাষা আন্দোলনের শহীদ মিনার
অর্থসচিব
Translation:
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
TWO TAKA
FINANCE SECRETORY
Reverse
Dhyal or Magpie-robin at left.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার
জাতীয় পাখি দোয়েল
দুই টাকা
Translation:
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
TWO TAKA
Watermark
Royal Bengal Tiger and Bangladesh Bank logo
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Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2002-2010 (1988-2010) |
| Value | 2 Taka 2 BDT = GBP 0.012 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 100 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
