5 ngultrum 1985 — Bhutan ( Pick: 14a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 ngultrum issued in Bhutan in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 14a. The note features a red color on a multicolor underprint and measures 130 x 62 mm, printed on paper. It is signed by Ashi Sonam Wangchuk and produced by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom.
The dimensions, color scheme, and printing office provide distinct characteristics for this banknote. Its catalog reference allows for identification among documented banknotes of Bhutan.
The amount produced is not specified. Bhutan adopted the ngultrum as its official currency in 1974, aligning it with the Indian rupee.
The dimensions, color scheme, and printing office provide distinct characteristics for this banknote. Its catalog reference allows for identification among documented banknotes of Bhutan.
The amount produced is not specified. Bhutan adopted the ngultrum as its official currency in 1974, aligning it with the Indian rupee.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ashi Sonam Wangchuk
- Date of issue
- 1985
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 130 x 62 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 14a
About this banknote
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan issued this 5 ngultrum banknote in 1985. This banknote series was printed by De La Rue, a well-known printing office in London, United Kingdom. It was part of an effort to provide Bhutan with distinct national currency designs following the establishment of the Royal Monetary Authority.
The front side of the banknote features intricate designs, including two phoenixes surrounding a central motif. The back side displays an illustration of Paro Dzong, an important Bhutanese fortress and monastery. Signed by Ashi Sonam Wangchuk, this banknote measures 130 x 62 mm and is printed on paper in red with a multicolor underprint.
