One scoped currency identity. Changes to subdivisions, scale, standard, instruments or issuers do not by themselves create children. A distinct account unit can remain a successor. Current currency in the inherited endpoint register. Dated observations: 1972; this does not establish the entire lifetime.
No distinct successor currency is established in the loaded view.
Monetary history 2 events
Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.
1972National currency introduction
The taka replaced the Pakistani rupee in 1972; regular-circulation coins followed in 1973.
C506
1972Territorial currency replacement
Bangladesh’s taka succeeded the Pakistani rupee at equal unit value. Year precision distinguishes the accounting transition from first national banknote issue.
C966
Evidence & research notes 2 claims
Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
Supported C506
The taka replaced the Pakistani rupee in 1972; regular-circulation coins followed in 1973.
Establish exact first issue, conversion and restrictions from original notices; independence and bank creation are separate dates.
Supported C966
Bangladesh’s taka succeeded the Pakistani rupee at equal unit value. Year precision distinguishes the accounting transition from first national banknote issue.
Deutsche Bundesbank · Metadata on the Exchange Rate Statistics, 24 September 2025Citation S98 · Open source ↗
Bangladesh: Currency history
Source access and limitations
Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.