The 2 Taka banknote issued in 2012 by the Government of Bangladesh reflects the country’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its currency while preserving national symbols. The obverse features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. The reverse depicts the National Martyrs’ Memorial (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho), a monument honoring those who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Liberation War. Printed with enhanced security features and vibrant colors, this note blends tradition and modernity, making it a valued piece for collectors.
Obverse
Dark green print on multishade light orange and light green underprint; serial number black.
Portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), the Father of the Nation. Jatiyo Sriti Soudho or National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, designed by Syed Mainul Hossain.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার
দুই টাকা
Translation: Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Two Taka
Reverse
Dark green and red print on multishade light orange and light green underprint.
Shaheed Minar Monument (1972) in Dhaka established to commemorate those martyrs killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952, designed and built by sculptor Hamidur Rahman. Star-shaped flowers.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার
দুই টাকা
ভাষা আন্দোলনের শহীদ মিনার
Translation:
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Two Taka
Martyr’s Minar of the Language Movement
Watermark
Portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, electrotype denomination 2, and Bangladesh Bank coat of arms.
© Kiet Tran (CC BY-SA)
Printer
The Security Printing Corporation (Bangladesh) Ltd. (দি সিকিউরিটি প্রিন্টিং কর্পোরেশন (বাংলাদেশ) লিমিটেড), Bangladesh (1988-date)
Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bangladesh Bank (বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2011-2023 |
| Value | 2 Taka 2 BDT = GBP 0.012 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 100 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
