OLD NOTES
NGULTRUM FIVE (5)

Size: 13.0 x 6.2 cm
Paper quality: 100 % cotton

Security features:
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
  • The Government crest 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 Rinpung Dzong.
  • The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face
NGULTRUM TEN (10)

Size: 14.0 x 7.0 cm.
Paper: 100 % cotton.

Security feature:
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority.
Security Thread: Contain a plain, fully embedded security thread on the left side of the notes.
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, in all denomination of notes.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.

Design: Obverse
  • The Government crest on the left.
  • Dungkar (conch) one of the eight lucky signs in the center.
  • Portrait of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck on the right.
  • Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha 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: 15.2 x 7.0 cm.
Paper quality: 100% cotton.

Security feature:
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority".
Security Thread: Contain a plain, fully embedded security thread on the left side of the notes.
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, in all denomination of notes.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.

Design: Obverse
  • The Government crest on the left.
  • Khorlo ( Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) in the center.
  • Portrait of third King His Majesty Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck on the right.
  • 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
NGULTRUM FIFTY (50)

Size: 15.5 x 7.0cm
Paper Quality: 100 % cotton.

Security feature:
Watermark: Running along the border of notes at the top and bottom showing part of the wording "Royal Monetary Authority".
Security Thread: Contain a plain, non-readable fully embedded security thread on the left side of the notes.
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, in all denomination of notes.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
See through Register: Contain small floral design printed in precise register on both sides of the notes . When the note is held up to the light, part of the design printed on the back will fit exactly within unprinted areas on the front, or alternatively printed areas of two designs may coincide perfectly.

Design: Obverse
  • The Government crest on the left.
  • Khorlo ( Wheel of Dharma , one of the eight auspicious signs) in the center.
  • Portrait of third King His Majesty Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck on the right.
  • Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
  • Trongsa Dzong with two mythical bird Bja Tshering ( bird of long life ) at both ends.
  • The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face
NGULTRUM HUNDRED (100)

Size: 16.1 x 7.0 cm
Paper Quality:100 % cotton.

Security feature:
Watermark: Crossed Dorji (Dorji jardrum) watermark with a light and shade effect in the watermark window on the left side of the note.
Security thread: Windowed security thread alternately visible on the obverse with the inscriptions 'RMBA' , but totally embedded on the reverse. When held against the light, the window security can be seen as one continuous line.
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, in all denomination of notes.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
See through Register: Contain small floral design printed in precise register on both sides of the notes . When the note is held up to the light, part of the design printed on the back will fit exactly within unprinted areas on the front, or alternatively printed areas of two designs may coincide perfectly.

Design: Obverse
  • Crossed Dorji (Dorji jardrum) watermark on the left.
  • Norbu Rimpochhe, one of the seven auspicious gems in the center.
  • Portrait of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck on the right.
  • Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in Dzongkha at the top face.
Design: Reverse
  • Tashichho Dzong with two dragons at top ends.
  • The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan in English at the top face
NGULTRUM FIVE HUNDRED (500)

Size: 16.0 x 7.0cm
Paper Quality:100 % cotton.

Security feature:
Watermark: Crossed Dorji (Dorji jardrum) watermark with a light and shade effect in the watermark window on the left side of the note.
Security thread: Windowed security thread alternately visible on the obverse with the inscriptions 'RMBA' , but totally embedded on the reverse. When held against the light, the window security can be seen as one continuous line.
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, in all denomination of notes.
Fluorescence: Fluorescence fiber yellow which is not visible to naked eye but visible only under ultraviolet light.
See through Register: Contain small floral design printed in precise register on both sides of the notes . When the note is held up to the light, part of the design printed on the back will fit exactly within unprinted areas on the front, or alternatively printed areas of two designs may coincide perfectly.

Design: Obverse
  • Crossed Dorji (Dorji jardrum) watermark on the left.
  • Norbu Rimpochhe incircled by two Dragons, one of the seven auspicious gems in the center.
  • Portrait of His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck on the right.
  • 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