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20 Rupees, Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepal, 1982–1986 (Pick 32)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1982-1986

Issuing entity

Nepal

This 20 Rupees note was issued in Nepal by the Nepal Rastra Bank, with dates recorded from 1982–1986. It belongs to the Rupee (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Birendra Bir Bikram Shah (1972-2001). It measures 139 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 32.

Obverse: Portrait of King Birendra in Plumed Crown (L.), Krishna Mandir of Patan (C), Watermark Window - watermark of Crown (R.). Reverse: Watermark Window (L.), Samber Deer (C.), National Crest (R.). The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990). Signatures recorded for the type: Kalyan Bikram Adhikari (KBA) (Governor); Ganesh Bahadur Thapa (GBT) (Governor). Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

The earlier P# 32 (signature #10) has a white border and its serial number is 24mm long. The later note (signature #11) has a printed border and a 20mm serial number The same 20 Rupee note with signature #11 and a 24mm SN is P# 38. P# 32 Signature #10 P# 32 Signature #11

Physical characteristics

Size
139 × 70 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Currency
Rupee (1932-date)
Signatures
Kalyan Bikram Adhikari (KBA) (Governor) · Ganesh Bahadur Thapa (GBT) (Governor)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Nepal Rastra Bank

Design

Obverse
Portrait of King Birendra in Plumed Crown (L.), Krishna Mandir of Patan (C), Watermark Window - watermark of Crown (R.)
Reverse
Watermark Window (L.), Samber Deer (C.), National Crest (R.)

Identification

Value
20 Rupees
Dates recorded
1982-1986
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 32

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P32
  • NumistaN# 204117

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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