Explore the Bangladesh 5 Taka ND [1972] P-7 Note

A Relic from the Birth of Bangladesh

Secure a rare piece of the first-ever currency series issued by an independent Bangladesh. This 1972 5 Taka "Map" note was part of the emergency currency issue released just months after the country’s victory in the Liberation War. Because these notes were printed quickly to replace the Pakistani Rupee, they remained in circulation for less than a year, making them highly prized today.

Key Design Features:

• Obverse: Displays a circular panel on the left containing the Outline Map of Bangladesh, a bold statement of new sovereignty. On the right is a classic portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bangabandhu).

• Reverse: Features elegant, intricate guilloche patterns—highly detailed geometric lace-work designed to prevent early counterfeiting.

• Colors: A striking combination of dark purple and green overprints with orange and blue under-tints.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Bangladesh Bank

• Denomination: 5 Taka (৳5)

• Date of Issue: 2nd June 1972 (Withdrawn 1st April 1973)

• Pick Number: P-7 (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money)

• Serial Number: A/46 738176

• Signature: A. N. Hamidullah (The first Governor of Bangladesh Bank)

• Condition: Choice Very Fine (VF) – The note has excellent eye appeal, with deep original colors and light, natural handling folds consistent with its age.

Collector's Fact: This "Map Series" was officially demonetized in 1973 because the notes lacked advanced security features like watermarks. As a result, many were destroyed by the bank, leaving few surviving examples for collectors.

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