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Nepalese five hundred-rupee note

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Source revisionSep 2, 2026
Entity authorityQ137460691 ↗
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The Nepalese five-hundred-rupee banknote (रु 500) is a high-value denomination of the Nepalese rupee. It is currently in circulation and commonly used for significant transactions throughout Nepal.

The note was first issued during the monarchy and featured the portrait of the king. Following the abolition of the monarchy in 2008, the Nepal Rastra Bank introduced a new series, replacing the royal portrait with images showcasing Nepal's natural landscapes and cultural heritage.

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Further reading

Agrawal (Giriya), Shyam and Gyawali, Kamal Prasad: Notes and Coins of Nepal. Nepal Rastra Bank Golden Jubilee Year 2005/06, Kathmandu, 2006.

Bertsch, Wolfgang (2009). "The Legends on the Banknotes of Nepal". International Banknote Society (IBNS) Journal. 48 (3): 39–44.

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