The 20 Taka banknote issued between 1988 and 1993 by the Bangladesh Bank is part of the earlier series that highlighted national pride and cultural heritage. The obverse features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the nation. The reverse shows the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, the largest mosque in Bangladesh and a major symbol of religious and architectural significance. This version was printed on traditional paper with classic security features and is now a collectible item, representing a period of economic and political transformation in Bangladesh.
Obverse
At right- Choto Shona Mosque (Bengali: ছোট সোনা মসজিদ, Small Golden Mosque) is located in Chapai Nawabganj district of Bangladesh. The mosque is situated about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the Kotwali Gate and 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) to the south-east of the Mughal Tahakhana complex in the Firozpur Quarter.
Reverse
Jute washing in the river.
Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bangladesh Bank (বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1983-2002 |
| Value | 20 Taka 20 BDT = GBP 0.12 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 147 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
