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Bhutan Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Bhutan is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of this small Himalayan kingdom. From the introduction of its first national currency to the modern banknotes in circulation today, Bhutanese banknotes reflect the country's rich culture and traditions.

Current banknotes in circulation

Bhutan' s current banknotes are denominated in ngultrum and are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 ngultrum. These banknotes feature images of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on the obverse, while the reverse shows various cultural and natural features of Bhutan, such as monasteries, indigenous wildlife and iconic landscapes. The current series, introduced in 2006, incorporates advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.

Historic banknotes and milestones in Bhutanese banknote production

Prior to the introduction of the ngultrum in 1974, Bhutan used the Indian rupee as its official currency. Bhutan's first proper banknotes were issued in 1974, coinciding with the coronation of the fourth Dragon King. A notable series was issued in 2008 to commemorate the centenary of the Bhutanese monarchy, which included a 100 ngultrum bill with a hologram of the King. In 2011, Bhutan launched a commemorative 1000 ngultrum bill to celebrate the royal wedding, marking another important milestone in its notaphilic history.

Country Bhutan
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Coin Ngultrum (BTN)
1€ Nu.92.04
Continent Asia
Capital city Thimphu
ISO2 BT
ISO3 BTN
Catalogued banknotes 50

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Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable Bhutan banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Bután | 1 ngultrum

P#1 FO#1038
Year / Series 1974

Bután | 5 ngultrums

P#2 FO#1044
Year / Series 1974

Bután | 10 ngultrums

P#3 FO#1048
Year / Series 1974

Bután | 100 ngultrums

P#4 FO#1061
Year / Series 1974

Bután | 1 ngultrum

P#5 FO#1039
Price $4.56
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 2 ngultrums

P#6 FO#1042
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 5 ngultrums

P#7 FO#1045
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 10 ngultrums

P#8 FO#1049
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 20 ngultrum

P#9 FO#1053
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 50 ngultrums

P#10 FO#1056
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 100 ngultrums

P#11 FO#1062
Year / Series 1981

Bután | 1 ngultrum

P#12 FO#1040
Price $1.63
Year / Series 1986

Bután | 2 ngultrums

P#13 FO#1043
Year / Series 1986

Bután | 5 ngultrums

P#14 FO#1046
Year / Series 1985-1990

Bután | 10 ngultrums

P#15 FO#1050
Year / Series 1986-1992

Bután | 20 ngultrum

P#16 FO#1054
Year / Series 1986-1992

Bután | 50 Ngultrum

P#17 FO#1057
Year / Series 1986-1992

Bután | 100 Ngultrum

P#18 FO#1063
Year / Series 1986-1992

Bután | 50 Ngultrums

P#19 FO#1058
Year / Series

Bután | 100 Ngultrums

P#20 FO#1064
Year / Series

Bután | 500 Ngultrum National Day

P#21 FO#1069
Year / Series 1994

Bután | 10 Ngultrum

P#22 FO#1051
Year / Series 2000

Bután | 50 Ngultrums

P#24 FO#1059
Year / Series

Bután | 100 Ngultrums

P#25 FO#1065
Year / Series

Bután | 500 Ngultrum

P#26 FO#1070
Year / Series 2000