Nepalese hundred-rupee note
Banknote
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The Nepalese one-hundred-rupee banknote (रु 100) is a frequently used denomination of the Nepalese rupee. It is currently in circulation and commonly used for everyday and moderate-value transactions throughout Nepal.
| Country |  Nepal |
|---|---|
| Value | रू 100 (pegged at ₹ 62.44) |
| Width | 146 mm |
| Height | 70 mm |
| Security features | Security thread, micro-lettering, watermark, intaglio (raised) printing, latent image, see-through registration device, fluorescent ink (UV feature). |
| Material used | Cotton Paper |
| Years of printing | 2008 – present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Mount Everest(Sagarmatha); detailed map of Nepal; Ashoka Pillar with inscription: LUMBINI THE BIRTHPLACE OF LORD BUDDHA. |
| Designer | Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Design date | 2008 (updated in 2025) |
| Reverse | |
| Design | A one-horned Rhinoceros and it's calf grazing in a grassy field. |
| Designer | Nepal Rastra Bank |
| Design date | 2008 |
Originally issued during the monarchy, the note featured the portrait of the king. After the monarchy was abolished in 2008, the Nepal Rastra Bank released a new series, replacing the royal portrait with imagery representing Nepal's natural beauty and cultural landmarks.[1]