Issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank in 2002, this 5 Rupees banknote belongs to the series reflecting Nepal’s monarchy, natural heritage, and cultural symbolism.
The obverse features a portrait of King Gyanendra wearing the traditional royal crown, accompanied by denomination numerals, inscriptions in Nepali and English, and intricate guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts a pair of yaks in a Himalayan landscape, representing Nepal’s high-altitude fauna and rugged mountain environment. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Nepal Rastra Bank
Denomination: 5 Rupees
Year: 2002
Dimensions: Approx. 128 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (King Gyanendra), security thread, guilloche patterns
