Nepalese five-rupee note
Banknote
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The Nepalese five-rupee banknote (रु 5) is one of the lower denominations of the Nepalese rupee. The note is currently in circulation and is used for small-value transactions throughout Nepal.
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| Country |  Nepal |
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| Value | रू 5 (pegged at ₹ 3.12) |
| Width | 114 mm |
| Height | 62 mm |
| Security features | Security thread, micro-lettering, watermark, intaglio (raised) printing, fluorescent ink (UV feature). |
| Material used | Cotton Paper |
| Years of printing | 2008 – present |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Mount Everest(Sagarmatha); and a temple structure (either Kasthamandap or Taleju Mandir, depending on the issue). |
| Designer | Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Design date | 2008 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Yak(s) grazing |
| Designer | Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Design date | 2008 |
The denomination was first introduced during the monarchy of Nepal and featured portraits of the King. Following the abolition of the monarchy in 2008, the Nepal Rastra Bank introduced a new series replacing the royal portrait with national symbols and cultural motifs.[1]