Pakistani Rupee to Bangladeshi Taka — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Pakistan

Currency Code, Symbol: PKR, ₨

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10 Rupees

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 Rupees

History: The Pakistani rupee (₨) is the official currency of Pakistan. The currency is referenced to as PKR on the global exchange market. The Pakistani rupee could be changed with 100 pice.However, the production of coins ceased due to inflation. It was issued in 1948 after a monetary reform which had removed the Indian rupee from the territory of Pakistan. The Indian currency had still been used for payment up until 1966. Portraits of cultural and political figures of the country are used to decorate the notes. The banknotes are stylized in natural hues: green, olive green and brown.Read More

Country of Circulation: Bangladesh

Currency Code, Symbol: BDT, ৳

Denominations of coins in circulation: ৳5

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ৳5, ৳10, ৳20, ৳50, ৳100, ৳200, ৳500 and ৳1000

History: The Bangladeshi taka (৳) is the national currency used and issued in the Republic of Bangladesh. In the international arena, it is known as BDT. Until recently, 1 taka correlated to 100 coins – poysha.Today, they are not used in circulation. The Bangladeshi taka appeared in 1972. Before that, the republic was in the Pakistan union and used the Pakistani rupee. While issuing commemorative banknotes devoted to the 40th anniversary of the currency, there has been made an unpleasant mistake in the name of the country. Afterwards, it was fixed, but the notes now are part of different private collections.Read More