Nepalese Currency - Paper

The currency in Nepal is a study in the rich history and proud heritage of the Kingdom. The paper bills are colorful and feature fascinating views of the lands unique wildlife and stately portraits of the lineage of kings. During the Dashain festival it is a tradition to give out crisp, new Rupee bills to a persons junions, so the national bank prints an extra supply for that season. Here is a list and description of the paper currency of the Nepalese Rupee, with the base color and the animal depicted on the reverse side. The King is depicted on the front of each wearing the royal crown. Each of them also has a watermark, which is an imprint of the King or the crown.

**Denominations - Nepalese Paper Currency**
1,000		Grey with an elephant on the back. The front also shows the Swayambu stupa in Kathmandu
500		Brown base with tigers. On the front is a view of Ama Dablam
100		Green with a rhinoceros
50		Blue with a ram in the mountains
20		Orange with an elk on the reverse
10		Orange and blue with a gazelle on the back. The newer printing of this bill is on a plastic material with a clear watermark
5		Red with two yaks before a steep Himalayan summit
2		Green with a leopard on the back
1		Purple, featuring two musk deer on the reverse

Getting cash is realitively easy for a traveler since there are numerous banks, ATMs and money changers throughout the city. If you bring your own currency or travelers checks you can exchange them at your hotel or at a financial institution.