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100 Taka, Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh, 1981 (Pick 29)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1981

Issuing entity

Bangladesh

This 100 Taka note was issued in Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Bank, dated 1981. It belongs to the Taka (1972-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: People's Republic (1971-date). It measures 163 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 29.

Obverse: Star mosque in Dhaka at right. Without toothed border around watermark area. Reverse: Ruins of Lalbagh fort at centre. Its lettering reads “ONE HUNDRED TAKA BANGLADESH BANK”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Modified tiger head. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 24 December 1981. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

For a similar later note with toothed border around watermark area on front and back see P#31.

Physical characteristics

Size
163 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Modified tiger head

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Taka (1972-date)
Issuing bank
Bangladesh Bank

Design

Obverse
Star mosque in Dhaka at right. Without toothed border around watermark area.
Reverse
Ruins of Lalbagh fort at centre
Reverse lettering
ONE HUNDRED TAKA BANGLADESH BANK

Identification

Value
100 Taka
Dates recorded
1981
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 29

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P29
  • NumistaN# 217198

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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