1000 ngultrum 2008 — Bhutan ( Pick: 34a )

Region: Middle East & Asia

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 ngultrum issued in Bhutan in 2008. It is cataloged under Pick number 34a. The dimensions of the banknote are 165 x 70 mm.

This note features a color palette of yellow, gold, and red. It is signed by Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji and printed by Giesecke & Devrient. The banknote's composition is paper.

Bhutan's currency system incorporated the ngultrum in 1974, aligning it with the Indian rupee at par.

Specifications

Signed by: Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji
Date of issue: 2008
Printing office: Giesecke & Devrient
Paper: Paper
Colour: Yellow, gold, and red
Dimensions: 165 x 70 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 34a

About this banknote

The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan issued this 1000 ngultrum banknote in 2008. The series was introduced as part of efforts to modernize and enhance the security features of Bhutanese currency. The production was undertaken by the printing firm Giesecke & Devrient, known for high-quality banknote production.

The front side of the banknote features a portrait of a prominent Bhutanese figure, alongside intricate motifs and patterns in yellow, gold, and red. The back depicts the Tashichho Dzong, an iconic Buddhist monastery and fortress in Bhutan. The note is signed by Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji and measures 165 x 70 mm.