Issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank in 1995, this 1 Rupee banknote is part of the series celebrating Nepal’s monarchy, culture, and natural heritage.
The obverse features a portrait of King Birendra wearing the traditional royal crown, accompanied by denomination numerals, inscriptions in Nepali and English, and intricate guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts a yak standing in a Himalayan landscape, symbolizing the country’s high-altitude fauna and unique mountainous environment. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Nepal Rastra Bank
Denomination: 1 Rupee
Year: 1995
Dimensions: Approx. 112 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (King Birendra), security thread, guilloche patterns