NGULTRUM ONE (1)
Size: 12 x 6 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic:Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Micro lettering
Intaglio:Incorporated Guilloches Micro Text Recognition Feature for the Blind: measured tactility has to meet 70 microns + 5. Intaglio line front "Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan". Measured tactility shall vary from letter to letter within the text line without variation of color.Optically variable intaglio latent image characterized by several embossed design elements in combination with background printed patterns. When the banknote is held at different angles, the denomination figure will appear dark on light background or light on dark background depending on the angle of vision.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Design: Obverse
Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) in the center with dragon at right and left sides.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Simtokha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Simtokha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM FIVE (5)
Size: 12.5 x 6 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic:Rainbow printing,Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only) Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering
Intaglio:Incorporated Guilloches Micro Text Recognition Feature for the Blind: measured tactility has to meet 70 microns + 5. Intaglio line front "Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan". Measured tactility shall vary from letter to letter within the text line without variation of color.Optically variable intaglio latent image characterized by several embossed design elements in combination with background printed patterns. When the banknote is held at different angles, the denomination figure will appear dark on light background or light on dark background depending on the angle of vision.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Design: Obverse
The wheel of dharma in the center with two mythical bird ( Bja Tshering), the bird of long life at both right and left sides.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Paro Taksang.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Paro Taksang.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM TEN (10)
Size: 12.5 x 6.5 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic: Rainbow printing Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only)Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering
Intaglio:Incorporated Guilloches Micro Text Recognition Feature for the Blind: measured tactility has to meet 70 microns + 5. Intaglio line front "Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan". Measured tactility shall vary from letter to letter within the text line without variation of color.Optically variable intaglio latent image characterized by several embossed design elements in combination with background printed patterns. When the banknote is held at different angles, the denomination figure will appear dark on light background or light on dark background depending on the angle of vision.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Design: Obverse
Fourth King water mark on the left. Dungkar(One of the eight auspicious sign) portrait of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck on the right.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Paro Rinpung Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Paro Rinpung Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM TWENTY (20)
Size: 13.2 x 6.5 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic: Rainbow printing Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only) Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Design: Obverse
Fourth King water mark at the left. Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) at the center. Portrait of Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck at the right.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Punakha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face
Design: Reverse
Punakha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face
NGULTRUM FIFTY (50)
Size: 14.6 x 7 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic: Rainbow printing Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only) Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Offset/Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Design: Obverse
Fifth King water mark at the left.Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) at the center. Portrait of Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the right.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Trongsa Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Trongsa Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM HUNDRED (100)
Size: 14.6 x 7 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Lithographic: Rainbow printing Rainbow printing with fluorescence (reverse side only) Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Microlettering.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Phosphorescent block (Front side only)
Flexographic:Two layer varnishes applied on front and reverse side to prevent soiling.
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority.
Intaglio Printing:The name of the Issuing Authority ie Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan on the face of the note in Dzongkha and in English on the reverse, denomination in English and Dzongkha, guarantee and promise clause, RMA Chairman's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints, which can be felt by touch. Fluorescence:Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
Design: Obverse
Fourth King water mark on the left. The Norbu Rimpoche, one of the seven auspicious gems at the center and the portrait of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck on the right.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Tashichhodzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Tashichhodzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM FIVE HUNDRED (500)
Size: 15.3 x 7 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority.
Intaglio Printing:The name of the Issuing Authority ie Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan on the face of the note in Dzongkha and in English on the reverse, denomination in English and Dzongkha, guarantee and promise clause, RMA Chairman's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints, which can be felt by touch. Fluorescence:Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
Design: Obverse
Fourth King water mark on the left. The Norbu rimpochhe encircled by two dragons in the center and the portrait of 1st King Ugyen Wangchuck with the Raven Crown at the right side.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Punakha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Punakha Dzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM THOUSAND (1000)
Size: 16.5 x 7 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority.
Intaglio Printing:The name of the Issuing Authority ie Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan on the face of the note in Dzongkha and in English on the reverse, denomination in English and Dzongkha, guarantee and promise clause, RMA Chairman's signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints, which can be felt by touch. Fluorescence:Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
Design: Obverse
Fifth King water mark on the left. The wheel of Dharma encircled by two dragons in the center and 5th King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck with the Raven Crown at the right side.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Tashichhodzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
Design: Reverse
Tashichhodzong.
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face.
NGULTRUM THOUSAND (1000) COMMEMORATIVE BANKNOTES
Size: 16.5 x 7 cmPaper quality: 100% Cotton paper for the notes bearing the series no. 2006 and Hybrid substrate (cotton + Polymer) for the notes bearing series no. 2013.
Security feature:
Security Thread:Windowed security thread enhanced to 4.0 mm wide Rolling star with clear text "RMA 1000" When held under the light, the windowed security thread can be seen as one continuous line.
Intaglio Printing:The name of issuing Authority, "Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan" is printed on the obverse side of the banknote in Dzongkha and in English on the reverse side,Portrait of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, denomination in English and Dzongkha,Denomination in Dzongkha on the top right side on the obverse,Denomination in Dzongkha on the top left side on the reverse,Denomination in English on the bottom left side on the obverse,Denomination in English on the bottom right side on the reverse, Guarantee and Promise Clause in Dzongkha at the bottom Centre at the obverse side,RMA chairman's signature,Recognition feature for the blind.
Watermark: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Letterpress:Black magnetic serial numbers.
Lithographic:Anti-scanner and anti-copier line structure Micro lettering Intaglio,Rainbow printing.
Phosphorescent block:visible only under the ultraviolet light on the obverse side of the banknote.
Fluorescence:visible only under the ultraviolet light on the reverse side of the banknote.
Iridescent Stripe: Shimmering stripe in a green/yellow color can be seen at the reverse side of the banknote.
Peak:Left Center of the banknote showing the denomination in English and Dzongkha.
Optically Variable Ink:National Assembly seal on the right side of the banknote displaying two distinct color shift visible when the banknote is tilted in different angles.
Prefix:The note bears the prefix "W" marking the Wangchuck Dynasty reign in Bhutan.
Signature:Dasho Penjore.
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Design: Obverse
Celebrating the Birth of The Gyalsey, February 5, 2016 on the Khorlo at the center of the banknote.
Portrait of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the right side of the banknote.
The Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma) above the Norbu Rinpoche at center.
Norbu Rinpoche (Treasure) at the center.
A Dakini descending from heaven to offer respects to the Crown of Raven the King at top left corner of the banknote.
Horizontal position of Male dragon at bottom left corner of the banknote.
Vertical position of Fierce head of swooping male dragon at the top right corner of the banknote.
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top center
Design: Reverse
Birth of the Prince of Bhutan on the watermark.
Tashichho Dzong at the center of the banknote.
Embossed Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma) at the upper left side of the banknote.
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top center.
Vertical position of Fierce head of swooping.
Male dragon at the top left of the banknote.
Horizontal position of the male dragon at the bottom right corner of the banknote.
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Design: Reverse
Birth of the Prince of Bhutan on the watermark.
Tashichho Dzong at the center of the banknote.
Embossed Khorlo (Wheel of Dharma) at the upper left side of the banknote.
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top center.
Vertical position of Fierce head of swooping.
Male dragon at the top left of the banknote.
Horizontal position of the male dragon at the bottom right corner of the banknote.