What's new about the newly designed Tk10 note?

The Bangladesh Bank is introducing a new series of banknotes across all denominations, including a redesigned Tk10 note, as part of an initiative to update the country's currency, enhance security features, and reflect national heritage.

The Tk10 note measures 123mm by 60mm. On the front, the image of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque is placed on the left, while the national flower – the water lily with its leaves and buds – appears in the background at the centre. 

The reverse side features an image titled "Graffiti-2024." The note is predominantly pink in colour.

The redesigned note includes several security features. One of them is a watermark, which reveals the face of a Royal Bengal tiger when the note is held against the light. 

Below the watermark are a bright electrotype "10" and the Bangladesh Bank monogram.

A 2-millimetre-wide security thread has been embedded on the left side of the front of the note, bearing the inscription "10 Taka." 

This inscription becomes clearly visible when held against the light.

 When the note is tilted, the colour of the security thread changes from red to green.

In addition, a see-through image has been placed to the right of the governor's signature. When held against the light, the number "10" appears in this area. 

Fine microprinted text reading "BANGLADESH BANK" is printed on the front and outside the special design on the reverse, though the text is not easily visible to the naked eye.

The Bangladesh Bank has said alongside the new design Tk10 note, all existing paper banknotes and metal coins currently in circulation will continue to remain valid.

The central bank has also printed non-exchangeable Tk10 "specimen" notes for collectors. 

Interested individuals can collect these specimen notes at a fixed price from the Taka Museum of the Bangladesh Bank in Mirpur.