New Rs. 1,000 Banknote Enters Circulation, Here Are Its Key Features
Nepal Rastra Bank has introduced a new Rs. 1,000 banknote into circulation from Ashoj 8, featuring a revised color scheme and several security and identification features.
Nepal Rastra Bank has put a new Rs. 1,000 denomination banknote into circulation from Ashoj 8, 2083.
The new note retains the existing size but features a changed color scheme, with a light green background enclosed by a purple-colored border. According to the central bank, the new notes carry serial numbers ranging from ट९२–०००००१ to त५०–९९९९९९.
Key Features on the Front
The central portion of the note contains the promise text stating that the holder can receive Rs. 1,000 from Nepal Rastra Bank upon demand.
An image of Mount Everest is placed on the left side, while a rhododendron watermark appears on the right. The number “1000” is also visible beneath the watermark.
A blue-colored see-through register featuring part of the number “1000” is placed on the right side. When the note is viewed against light, the complete number becomes visible.
For easier identification by visually impaired individuals, the Roman letter “M,” representing one thousand, has been placed on the lower right side. Ten horizontal lines are also placed on each side of the note, near Mount Everest and the watermark.
To the right of Mount Everest, an oval-shaped image of Bhagwati has been incorporated as an optical security feature. It appears golden when viewed straight on and green when the note is tilted.
The note also contains a 3.5 mm-wide dynamic security thread. The thread appears red when viewed straight and green when tilted, and contains the markings “NRB” and “1000.”
The new banknote bears the signature of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Prof. Dr. Bishwanath Poudel.
Key Features on the Back
The center of the reverse side features an image of twin elephants named Ram and Laxman. They were born to Devkali Mani, an elephant housed at the government elephant breeding center in Chitwan, and are considered rare twin elephants.
The text “NEPAL RASTRA BANK” appears above the elephant image.
A blue-colored see-through register displaying the number “1000” is also placed on the left side of the reverse. Seven rhododendron images have been incorporated beside the watermark, representing Nepal's seven provinces.
The right side of the note carries the words “RUPEES ONE THOUSAND” along with an image of a historically significant pillar located at Whi Chowk in Hanuman Dhoka.
The serial series “2025 A.D.” is printed at the bottom of the note.