The Currency Directory

Taka (BDT)

The Taka is issued by Bangladesh Bank.

Alphabetic code
BDT
Numeric code
050
Symbol
৳
Minor units
2
Example
BDT 1,234.50
Used in
Bangladesh

History

  1. 1972 Bangladesh issues its first taka banknotes on 4 March as it replaces Pakistani currency after independence.
  2. 1972 The Bangladesh Bank Order establishes the central bank, with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971.

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