Issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank in 1995, this 20 Rupees banknote is part of the series highlighting Nepal’s monarchy, cultural identity, 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 detailed guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts a rhododendron, Nepal’s national flower, set against a scenic Himalayan landscape, symbolizing the country’s natural beauty and national pride. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Nepal Rastra Bank
Denomination: 20 Rupees
Year: 1995
Dimensions: Approx. 138 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (King Birendra), security thread, guilloche patterns