5 Rupees, Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepal, 2004–2006 (Pick 53)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2004-2006
Issuing entity
NepalThis 5 Rupees note was issued in Nepal by the Nepal Rastra Bank, with dates recorded from 2004–2006. It belongs to the Rupee (1932-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah (2001-2008). It measures 120 × 70 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 53.
Obverse: King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva wearing Royal Crown / Taleju Temple - Kathmandu; Nepalese gold coin of 1 Asarfi over watermark area. Reverse: Two wild yaks grazing (Bos grunniens), View of Mount Everest from the village of Gokyo, the highest city in the world / Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Nepal on the right, Bank of Nepal logo over the watermark. The note was printed by Perum Peruri, Karawang, Indonesia (1971-date). Watermark: King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva wearing Royal Crown. Signatures recorded for the type: Tilak Bahadur Rawal (TBR) (Governor); Bijay Nath Bhattarai (BNB) (Governor). Demonetized: 15 March 2011.
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
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
UV activity: Two varieties of this note, a black head (P# 46) and a red head (this note). Varieties b and c of this note both have signature #16 (Bijay Nath Bhattarai). The first line of small text at the top-center of the front is what differentiates the two. On variety b the text is श्री ५ को (Shri Panch Ko, referring to the King) , whereas on variety c is नेपाल सरकारको (Nepal Sarakarko, referring to Government of Nepal). Signature Bijaya Nath Bhattarai P53
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 120 × 70 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva wearing Royal Crown
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- Perum Peruri, Karawang, Indonesia (1971-date)
- Currency
- Rupee (1932-date)
- Signatures
- Tilak Bahadur Rawal (TBR) (Governor) · Bijay Nath Bhattarai (BNB) (Governor)
- Demonetized
- 15 March 2011
- Issuing bank
- Nepal Rastra Bank
Design
- Obverse
- King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva wearing Royal Crown / Taleju Temple - Kathmandu; Nepalese gold coin of 1 Asarfi over watermark area
- Reverse
- Two wild yaks grazing (Bos grunniens), View of Mount Everest from the village of Gokyo, the highest city in the world / Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Nepal on the right, Bank of Nepal logo over the watermark.
Identification
- Value
- 5 Rupees
- Dates recorded
- 2004-2006
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 53
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
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P53
- NumistaN# 204633
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.