Issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank in 2006, this 20 Rupees banknote belongs to the late-monarchy series emphasizing Nepal’s royal heritage, natural beauty, and cultural identity.
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 rhododendron, Nepal’s national flower, set against a Himalayan landscape, symbolizing the country’s natural pride and cultural significance. Decorative borders and repeating denomination elements complete the design.
Issuer: Nepal Rastra Bank
Denomination: 20 Rupees
Year: 2006
Dimensions: Approx. 138 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (King Gyanendra), security thread, guilloche patterns