The Taka is the currency of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of the country controls the issuance of the currency except one taka and two taka notes, which are the responsibility of Ministry of Finance of the government of Bangladesh. The most commonly used symbol for the Taka is Tk and ৳, used on receipts while purchasing goods and services. One taka is subdivided into 100 poisha.
Obverse: Sun behind Shahid Minar of the Language Movement
Reverse: National bird - Doyel (Dhyal) or Magpie-robin
Watermark: Head of a Royal Bengal Tiger
Thanks to a trader from Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand.
